Person

Marva Whitney

Acting · 1944–2012 · Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Biography

Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning; May 1, 1944 – December 22, 2012) was an American funk singer commonly referred to by her honorary title, Soul Sister #1. Whitney was considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas.

Known for

The Mike Douglas Show
Self
James Brown: Soul Survivor
2003
James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968
Self

Filmography

2008James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968Self
2003James Brown: Soul Survivor
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf

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