Etta James
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Jamesetta Hawkins, known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter. Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's R&B clubs, collectively known in th
James performing in France in 1990
James performing in 2000
James at the 2006 Common Ground Festival in Lansing, Michigan
James's tomb at Inglewood Park Cemetery
Cadillac Records
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Cadillac Records is a 2008 American biographical drama film written and directed by Darnell Martin. The film explores the musical era from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, chronicling the life of th
Etta James
…2009. She also often performed at free summer arts festivals throughout the United States. In 2008, James was portrayed by singer Beyoncé in the film Cadillac Records, a fictional account of Chess Records, James's label for 18 years, about how label founder and producer Leonard Chess helped the careers of James and…
Theatrical release poster
Beyoncé at the premiere party for the release of the film