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(Singer) Dinah Washington was a renowned American singer and pianist celebrated for her skill across jazz, blues, R&B, and traditional pop genres. Known as the "Queen of the Blues," she captivated audiences with her dynamic vocal prowess. Throughout the 1950s, Washington emerged as a leading black female recording artist, garnering widespread acclaim. Her musical legacy was duly honored through inductions into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.