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Jazz History: Lena Horne at the Waldorf

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Epicurious Travelers

Lena Horne was beautiful—the essence of a star. But because of race she never got the dramatic Hollywood roles she deserved. In the mid-1950s, the sultry and professionally frustrated actress left Hollywood to focus on singing—a brilliant move. Her career’s … Continue reading →

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