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Marva Whitney

Born: 1944-05-01 • Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning; May 1, 1944 – December 22, 2012) was an American funk singer commonly referred to by her honorary title, Soul Sister #1. Whitney was considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas.

Filmography
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968 poster
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
2008 • Self
James Brown: Soul Survivor poster
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003