Elisabeth Welch

A popular singer of extraordinary versatility and longevity, Elisabeth Welch was a black American actress/singer whose 50-year career took her from the streets of New York to success in London. Born in New York City, Welch trained for the stage and made her debut in the theatrical revue +Blackbirds of 1928. She later appeared on stage in Paris and then returned to New York in a show called +The ...more