Many people would consider Joséphine Baker to be an answer to this question. She was American originally, but resided in France for most of her life, living in Paris, working with the French Resistance during World War II, and singing and recording in French. She also appeared in French films.
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Shingai Shoniwa is lead singer of the NOISEttes. Not only is she black, both her parents were from Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). How's that?
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