Marlena Shaw
Marlena Shaw | |
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Shaw in 1967 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marlina Burgess |
| Born | September 22, 1939 New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2024 (aged 84) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
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| Years active | 1967–2024 |
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Marlina Burgess (September 22, 1939 – January 19, 2024), professionally known by her stage name Marlena Shaw, was an American singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and continued to perform until her death. Her music has often been sampled in hip hop music, and used in television commercials.