The only weird name, big time duet singers of the 90's that come to mind is Peabo Bryson. In which case the African American female singer you are thinking of is Regina Belle. They did the "Alladin" duet. Again, just the first "odd" name that came to mind.
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Shortly before the break-up, Diana Ross and the Supremes were on the Sullivan program and performed (someday we"ll Be together) earlier they were on and sang (The Happening) the lyrics with their negatory angles were slightly modified.
Bessie Smith was the first African-American singer.
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There are several black female singers that dominated the 70's. This includes Diana Ross, along with Anita Ward, Eartha Kitt, Donna Summer, and the Pointer Sisters. Other popular black female singers of that decade include Sister Sledge, Patti Labelle, and Gladys Knight.
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Maureen D. Lee has written: 'Sissieretta Jones' -- subject(s): Black Patti Troubadours, African American singers, Biography 'Sissieretta Jones' -- subject(s): Black Patti Troubadours, African American singers, Biography
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beyonce, brandy, Whitney Houston, rihanna, keri hilson, and lots lots more.....
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Whitney Houston was a black female singer that died recently. She died February 11, 2012, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.