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Una Winifred Atwell (27 February or 27 April 1910 or 1914 – 28 February 1983) was a Trinidadian pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain and Australia from the 1950s with a series of boogie-woogie and ragtime hits, selling over 20 million records.
Oct 12, 2008 · http://www.mikewoollett.com/ Here is the "Queen Of the Keyboard" playing her biggest hit highlighting her performances from the 50's, 70's & early 80's. "The Black And White Rag" played like only...
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Oct 11, 2022 · Learn about Winifred Atwell, the first Black female instrumentalist to top the UK charts with 'Let's Have Another Party'. Discover her early piano lessons, her ragtime hits, her TV appearances and her influence on other artists.
Oct 22, 2020 · Winifred Atwell was a Trinidadian pianist who topped the UK charts in 1956 with her unique blend of classical and pop music. She was a trailblazer for black women in the music industry, but her legacy has been largely forgotten.
Oct 22, 2019 · Elton John calls late pianist Winifred Atwell one of his musical heroes in his new autobiography. Her proud Winnipeg cousin — also a musician — celebrates her life and legacy.
May 12, 2020 · Learn about Winifred Atwell, the Trinidadian ragtime and honky-tonk pianist who broke racial barriers and became a music superstar in Australia and the UK. She was the first woman and pianist to perform at the Opera House in 1964.
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Atwell, Winifred (1914–1983) Trinidad-born British pianist and entertainer who dominated the pop charts in the 1950s with a string of hits. Born in Tunapuna, Trinidad, in 1914; died in Sydney, Australia, on February 27, 1983.
