IMPORTANT WOMEN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

There are many women who have done a lot for music.

• CAN YOU TELL ME WHO THEY

ARE?

EDITH PIAF

• Her real name was Edith Giovanna Gassion.

• She was born on the 19th of December 1915 in Paris. She is French.

• She was a singer and actress.

• Her most famous song is La vie en rose.

DIANA ROSS

• Her real name is Diane Ernestine Earle Ross.

• She was born on 26th of March 1944 in Detroit. She is American.

• She is a well-known singer, actress and songwriter.

• Famous songs: Ain’t no mountain high enough, You are everything, Upside down, etc.

Diana Ross also sang in a famous music band. Can you

tell me the name?One clue: They were called

The S________.

GLORIA GAYNOR

• Her real name is Gloria Fowles.

• She was born on the 7th of September 1949 in Newark.

• She is American.• She is a singer,

songwriter and actress too.

• Famous songs: I am what I am, Never can say goodbye, I will survive, etc.

RIHANNA

• Her real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

• She was born on the 20th of February 1988 in Saint Michael, Barbados.

• She is a singer.• Famous songs: Pon

de Replay, Umbrella, Don’t stop the music, etc.

ALICIA KEYS

• Her real name is Alicia J. Augello-Cook. She was born on the 25th of January 1980 in NY.

• She is an actress, songwriter, pianist and record producer.

• Famous songs: Fallin’,You Don't Know My Name and If I Ain't Got You.

AMY WINEHOUSE

• Her complete name is Amy Jade Winehouse.

• She was born on 19th of September 1983 in London. She is English.

• She was discovered in 2003.

• She is a singer and songwriter.

• Famous songs: Stronger than mine, Take the box, Pumps and Rehab.