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Vintage Portraits of Singers

Classic black-and-white portraits of female singers from mid-20th century, capturing their stylish looks and expressions.

1960S Portrait Of African-American Woman Thinking And Worrying Studio

Anefo photo collection. TV: Just a summer evening (VARA): Salena Jones, cup, singer. July 10, 1970

Anefo photo collection. Dakota Staton (American singer) will perform for AVRO television. July 12, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Command Parool, Abbey Lincoln in Concertgebouw. July 13, 1966

Vintage Photograph. A young woman with a surprised expression.

Anefo photo collection. Press conference "Free and Easy", Producer Williams. December 1, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Press conference "Free and Easy", Producer Williams. December 1, 1959

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Dakota Staton (American singer) will perform for AVRO television, Dakota Station. July 12, 1965

Vintage Photograph. A portrait of a young woman smiling.

Anefo photo collection. TV program "Music All Inn"; Singer Virginia cattle in action. March 19, 1975

1960S Portrait Of African-American Woman Thinking And Worrying Studio

Anefo photo collection. Portrait of the American singer Nina Simone that will appear on television on television. December 14, 1965

Grand Gala du Disque poplar in Kurhaus in Scheveningen Sarah Vaughan / Date October 12, 1963 Location Scheveningen, South Holland.

American jazz singer Sarah Vaughan.

La cantante Nina Simone.

African American Negro Black Woman 3 4 Pose Toward Camera Smile Short Hair Teeth Blouse Loud Busy Design 1960S

Anefo photo collection. Katherina Dunham, leader of an afro-american dance company. July 3, 1959

Mary Wells, Singer, (1943-1992)

La cantante Ella Fitzgerald.

Mamie Smith, 1921.

Shiirley bassey, 1967

Remarkable Album From A Remarkle Star -- Brenda Arnau.American singer star and actress Brenda Arnau you will remember gave a show-stopping performance in "Two Gentlemen of Verona" when the show opened in London recently., Brenda also features in the new James Bond film "Live and Let Die" in which she appears as a night-club singer, singing the films title song. With Brenda's remarkle talents, her new album currently released by RCA (7th September) which features Live and Let Die" plus other great numbers must surely rise amongst, the album best sellers. September 25, 1950. (Photo by Universal Pictorial Press Photo).

Democratic U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for U.S. Presidential Nomination, Thomas J. O'Halloran, January 25, 1972

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Performance of the American singer Dionne Warwick. October 2, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Lys Assia again in the Netherlands. Lys Assia (Kop) No 4. 15 March 1963. The Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque poplar in Kurhaus in Scheveningen Sarah Vaughan. October 12, 1963. Scheveningen, South Holland

La cantante Nina Simone.

Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scott's club in London. March 4, 1974.

Gina Lollobrigida, Rome 1966.

Portrait of Bessie Smith holding feathers - digital file from original photo | Library of Congress

Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977), African-American civil rights leader and vice-chairperson of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) challenged the legitimacy of the all-white Mississippi Democratic Party at the Democratic National Convention Atlantic City, New Jersey, August 1964.

Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat, literally: 'Her Majesty Queen Regent Sirikit'; born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She is the second Queen Regent of Thailand (the first Queen Regent was Queen Saovabha Bongsri of Siam, later Queen Sri Patcharindra, the queen mother). As the consort of the king who currently is the world's longest reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest serving consort of a monarch.

Barbara Jordan (1936-1996), African American congresswoman in the United States House of Representatives, photograph by Thomas J. O'Halloran, April 7, 1976.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Milly Small from Jamaica at Schiphol, Parts GRAND GALA DU DISQUE. October 2, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. TV program "Music All Inn"; Singer Virginia cattle. March 19, 1975

Shiirley bassey, 1972

Portrait of Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones on a poster advertisement. Sissieretta lived between January 5th 1868 June 24th, 1933 and was an African-American soprano. She was sometimes referred to as "The Black Patti", referencing the Italian opera singer Adelina Patti.

Vintage Photograph. Portrait of a young woman of color smiling on a white backdrop.

Anefo photo collection. Edith Piaf sings in our country. December 13, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Pinter Sisters arrived at Schiphol for action in the Netherlands; The Pointer Sisters (3) after arrival. September 27, 1974. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, head-and-shoulders portrait, possibly seated in a Congressional chamber / TOH. - digital file from original | Library of Congress

San Francisco, California: September 21, 1972 Lawyer, activist, feminist, and civil rights leader Florynce Kennedy.

KATHARINE HEPBURN. 1935.

La Paquera de Jerez (Francisca Méndez Garrido). Velada flamenca de la Gran Plaza. Sevilla 1993.

Madrid, February 1966. Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington performing in Madrid.

Naples. Teatro San Carlo. Soprano Antonietta Stella before her performance in Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida.

La cantante estadounidense Dionne Warwick.

Karsh Portrays Great Musicians: Marian Anderson, Great Coloured Singer. February 02, 1948. (Photo by Karsh, Camera Press)

Margaret Avery, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Which Way is Up", Universal Pictures, 1977

Anefo photo collection. TV recordings of English singer Shirley Bassey; Shirley Bassey, head. January 11, 1971

DIAHANN CARROLL in PORGY AND BESS (1959), directed by OTTO PREMINGER.

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque 1968. Assignment Vikki Carr. March 8, 1968. Amsterdam

La cantante Nina Simone.

Die US-amerikanische Bürgerrechtlerin, Black Power-Symbolfigur, Philosophin, Humanwissenschaftlerin und Schriftstellerin, zu diesem Zeitpunkt Führungsperson der Kommunistischen Partei der USA (CPUSA) Angela Davis auf der Ehrentribüne der X. Weltfestspielen der Jugend und Studenten in Ost-Berlin, DDR 1973.

Dr. & Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr., head-and-shoulders portrait, New York City, New York, USA, Herman Hiller, New York World-Telegram & Sun Photo Collection, 1964

La cantante Aretha Franklin.

Anefo photo collection. Opera "Free And Easy" press conference. December 1, 1959

Billie Holiday, American jazz singer, in 1934.

The Black Patti, Mme. M. Sissieretta Jones the greatest singer of her race. - digital file from original print | Library of Congress

Anefo photo collection. Mexican ballet group Balleo Foldorico de Mexico arrives at Schiphol, great ballerina Amalia Hernandes. June 14, 1973. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Ken Boothe, 1974.

Laurnea Wilkerson, Half-Length Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Sing", Tri-Star Pictures, 1989

New York, New York: 1957 A portrait of noted jazz pianist, arranger and composer Mary Lou Williams leaning against her piano.

PAM GRIER in FOXY BROWN (1974), directed by JACK HILL.

Franca bettoja, 60s

IRENE CARA and BEAH RICHARDS in R0OTS (1977) -Original title: ROOTS-.

Anefo photo collection. French singer Josephine Baker arrives at Schiphol. September 10, 1969

CCH Pounder at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Orphan' held at the Mann Vilage Theater in Westwood, USA on July 21, 2009, Westwood, California, USA, North America

George Benson, 70s.

Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter laugh during a news interview after a court order struck down their suspension from the University of Georgia 'for their own safety.' Jan. 1961.

Ella Fitzgerald y Emile Griffith. 6 de marzo de 1970.

Ella Fitzgerald and Della Reese, 70s.

Harry Belafonte, Louis Armstrong and Pearl Bailey. Harry Belafonte (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr., March 1, 1927) is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. One of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars ever. Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 - July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He is among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and different eras in the history of jazz. Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 - August 17, 1990) was an American actress and singer. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946.

Diana Ross and the Supremes pictured at the London Press Reception for their latest single "Love Child" . Lady in stripy jacket is Cindy Birdsong Lady in white is Diana Ross Lady in dark jacket, silky shirt and tie is Mary Wilson Picture taken 19th November 1968

To Miss Emmy & Boppy, Love, Pearl Louise ,. Jack Miller Collection

1980 (CA.). Fernanda de Utrera acting.

La cantante Nina Simone.

Anefo photo collection. Pick up Josephine Baker in France. Portrait J. B .. June 26, 1961. France

Angela Davis in 1975

ALFRE WOODARD in HEART AND SOULS (1993), directed by RON UNDERWOOD.

Portrait of Mary Jackson. 2017 Hall of Honor inductee. Langley Research Center NACA and NASA Hall of Honor. In honor and recognition of the ambition and motivation that enabled her career progression from human computer to NASA s first Afican-American female engineer, and subsequent career supporting the hiring and promotion of other deserving female and minority employees.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1977

Althea Gibson, African American Tennis Player, Half-length Portrait holding Tennis Racquet, by Fred Palumbo, New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection, 1956

FLORES , LOLA. ACTRIZ Y CANTANTE ESPAÑOLA. JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA 1925 -. ACTUACION EN MADRID.

Anefo photo collection. Diana Ross and The Supremes during press conference at Hiltonhotel in Amsterdam. January 15, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Poet Audre Lorde in the 1970s

Anefo photo collection. Diana Ross and The Supremes during press conference at Hiltonhotel in Amsterdam, v.L.n.R. Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. January 15, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Anefo photo collection. Minister of Health of Trinidad Miss Teshea at Schiphol Aagaoma. Miss Teshea. September 4, 1963. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles

Anefo photo collection. Pinter Sisters arrived at Schiphol for action in the Netherlands; The Pointer Sisters (3) after arrival. September 27, 1974. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

JENNIFER HUDSON in RESPECT (2021), directed by LIESL TOMMY.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival "Porgy & Bess Co" in Amsterdam. November 30, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Roberta Cleopatra Flack (born 1937) American singer. She is known for her No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", "Feel Like Makin' Love"; and "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.

RATNA ASSAN in PAPILLON (1973), directed by FRANKLIN J. SCHAFFNER.

Winnie Mandela speaking at a press conference in June 1990

Subject, Ivy Anderson, featured singer in Duke Ellington's orchestra , Singers, Anderson, Ivie. Jack Miller Collection

Anefo photo collection. Television program "Mies" by Mies Bouwman's most viewed program. Mies Bouwman received Diana Ross (left) in her program. November 18, 1981

Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones, (1868 1933) African-American soprano.

The supremes, 70s

To Wed In London -- Negro jazz singer Pearl Bailey, and her white sweetheart, drummer Louis Bellson, Jr., embrace at London airport today after Bellion's arrival from New York. Miss Bailey told newsmen "We will definitely get married at Caxton Hall (London Registry Office) on Wednesday, maybe, sooner." Bellson's father, Louis, Sr., a music publisher from Moline, Ill., sent Miss Bailey a three-page telegram objecting strongly to the planned marriage. Young Bellson denied a New York report that he had jilted a White show-girl, Iris Burton, of Brooklyn, to wed miss Bailey. November 16, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

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