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Born in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, she was one of seven children raised by devout Christian parents. She sang in church, and in her teens joined a funk group called The Crow, so named because Donna was the only black member of the group. At eighteen, Gaines left home and school to audition for a role in the cast of the Broadway musical, Hair. Unsuccessful in getting the part in the Broadway show (Melba Moore got the role)... |
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News in english
about Donna Summer
(September / 2009)
Nicole Williams: 10 Tunes to Rev Up Your Workday Date: 03 Sep 2009
The Huffington Post -
From Dolly Parton to Donna Summers, numerous songwriters have written about the humorous (and sometimes horrifying) ups and downs of the work world.
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Behind the Sun: Le Freak Date: 08 Sep 2009
Pacific Sun -
In the waning days of summer '79, the county known as ground zero for such psychedelic rock acts as Quicksilver Messenger Service, the Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company had finally succumbed to the booty-shaking charms of Donna Summer, Chic and the Trammps. by Jason Walsh
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LL, DONNA SUMMER IN RUNNING FOR ROCK HALL: Jimmy Cliff also among 12 acts in contention for 2010 class. Date: 24 Sep 2009
Eurweb -
*LL Cool J, Donna Summer, Jimmy Cliff and Darlene Love are among the 12 acts being considered for induction into next year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Toby Keith Scheduled to Perform at Nobel Peace Prize Concert Date: 30 Sep 2009
cmt.com -
Toby Keith will perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert taking place Dec. 11 in Oslo, Norway, organizers announced Wednesday (Sept. 30). Actor-rapper Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, are co-hosts of the event that will also feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Donna Summer, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi and Amadou & Mariam, a musical duo from Mali. This year's winner of the ...
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Toby Keith, Wyclef Jean To Play Nobel Peace Concert Date: 30 Sep 2009
Billboard -
Will Smith and his wife, the actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will co-host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo featuring Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith and Donna Summer.
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Will Smith to Host Nobel Prize Concert Date: 30 Sep 2009
CBS News -
Will Co-Host with Wife Jada Pinkett Smith; Concert to Feature Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summers
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Will Smith to host Nobel concert Date: 30 Sep 2009
Straits Times -
OSLO (Norway) - AMERICAN rap artist and actor Will Smith and his wife, the actress Jada Pinkett Smith, will co-host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, organizers said on Wednesday. The Dec 11 show - a day after the award ceremony - will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi as well as Amadou & Mariam, a blues and jazz duet from ...
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