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When did Ella Fitzgerald start making music?
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Ella Fitzgerald's first song “I'll Chase the Blues Away” released in 1935.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer from Newport News, Virginia. Whilst battling racism in the 30s to 80s music industry, she made history by becoming the first black woman to win a Grammy. A 13 time Grammy awards winner, Fitzgerald was often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and... Read More
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