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Also Known As the First Lady of Gospel
Born October 13, 1938 (age 88) • Durham • North Carolina

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Shirley Caesar, wearing a black dress with a jeweled collar, sings on stage with two male backup singers in white outfits at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Shirley Caesar, wearing a light-colored suit, passionately speaks and gestures with her fist raised while holding a microphone on stage, with musicians performing behind her.
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