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Gertrude Morgan

American musician, artist and preacher (1900-1980) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

Sister Gertrude Morgan was a self-taught African-American artist, musician, poet and preacher. Born in LaFayette, Alabama, she relocated to New Orleans in 1939, where she lived and worked until her death in 1980. Sister Morgan achieved critical acclaim during her lifetime for her folk art paintings.

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Her work has been included in many groundbreaking exhibitions of visionary and folk art from the 1970s onwards.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1980 · aged 80