Sharon Jones
American soul funk singer from NYC · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1956 to 2016 · aged 60
Sharon Lafaye Jones was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn, New York. Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life, releasing her first record when she was 40 years old.
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In 2014, Jones was nominated for her first Grammy, in the category Best R&B Album, for Give the People What They Want.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 2016 · aged 60
