synffJamesetta Hawkins, known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter.
Starting her career in 1954, James frequently performed in Nashville's R&B clubs, collectively known in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as the Chitlin' Circuit. She sang in various genres, including gospel,…
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Roots trace the artists and scenes that shaped Etta James; legacies follow the artists carrying those ideas forward. The names below are the most-mentioned direct connections in the graph.
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Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith + 4 more
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