Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 - September 1, 1977) was an Oscar-nominated American blues vocalist and actress. She was the second African American to ever be nominated for an Academy Award. Waters frequently performed jazz, big band, gospel, and popular music, on the Broadway stage and in concerts. Her best-known recording was her version of the spiritual "His Eye is on the Sparrow". Wikipedia
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*This date marks the birth of Ethel Waters, in 1896. She was an African-American entertainer, vocalist, and actress. www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/423/Ethel_Wat...
