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Maud Meyer
Sierra Leonean Nigerian jazz singer · Nigeria · On the map · Musicians
Maud Meyer was a Sierra Leonean Nigerian jazz singer who rose to prominence during the 1950s. She was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in Nigeria. From an early age, Meyer was exposed to music and had learnt from her mother who had a band. Musically, she was strongly influenced by the sounds of Billie Holiday.
Maud Meyer is read in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 14 June 2026
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"Meyer’s skills were unrivalled; she would listen to any kind of music and convert it to jazz instantly". According to Emeka Keazor, “She was one of the greatest female jazz singers of all time.”
Country
Nigeria
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
