The best afro vocalists in history

We often make various selections with your favorite beauties - singersThe songs of these singers were the songs of the youth and youth (and even childhood for some) of more than one generation! Earlier we have already told you about the most charming performers, about singers with the strongest and inimitable voice, about Germans and Frenchwomen... And today we decided to recall the names of the most adored by many people Afro-vocalists!

Millions of people rocked out to their songs! Bright, charismatic, with a difficult fate, but a dazzling success story - these women have forever taken their place in the annals of the world global pop culture. And here are their names ...

Donna Summer

To the songs of this enchanting of the Boston Belle rocked out for more than one generation! Those who in the 70's and 80's already attended discos, surely know its main hits such as "I Feel Love" or "Hot Stuff.". This is, of course, about Donna Summer. Donna grew up in a large family, and from an early age felt a love for singing and music. So, at the age of 8, Summer started singing in the church choir, and as a teenager joined the rock band Crow, becoming the jewel of the group - she was not just the only woman in the band: she was the only black female member!

At 18, Donna left her parents' home for the city where dreams come true (as it is often romanticized by performers and poets): in the New York. That's where her career began, turning out high-profile Billboard 200 chart-topping hits, the love and respect of the public, and the title of "disco queens". Donna attracted attention not only with her voice, but also with her charisma and manner of performance on stage: the way the singer moved smoothly in front of the audience and presented some simply cosmic dance numbers is hard to forget....

Sadly, when the disco era came to an end - so did Donna's career. went down. By then she had already become a mother. But Summer never gave up: she continued to perform and record until her death. Alas, after a long struggle with lung cancer, the singer did not become. It happened in 2012. She was only 63, and she was actively working on her next album ...

Gloria Gaynor

Her songs were always as bright and sparkling as herself! Gloria Gaynor has turned the heads of millions of people and has become a favorite star of several generations! There is probably no one who hasn't heard her iconic hit song "I Will Survive". The title translates as "I will live," and this fully describes Gloria herself and her disposition: bold, hot, kind - not a woman, but a walking firework!

Gloria was born into a large family and was mostly brought up by her grandmother. The girl's parents loved music, especially her father, who often played ukulele at home and performed in local clubs. So, from childhood, the little girl knew that she wanted to follow in her father's footsteps and connect her life with music and the spotlight... And she realized her dream! As a result, Gaynor made history as one of the most successful African-American performers in the genres of disco and R&B! Her mezzo-soprano hard to get out of your head: a voice and personality that no one will ever be able to replicate....

Melanie Thornton

Yes, this star lit up on the musical arena much later than the above mentioned performers, so what? Our article is not tied to any temporal boundaries, moreover, many people rocked out to the songs performed by this beauty! We are talking about Melanie Thorntonthe vocalist La Bouche - one of the most successful duos of the 90s! Tracks like "Be My Lover" or "Sweet dreams" will forever remain cult classics of their generation, as will their music videos, which have garnered tens of millions of views. Well: it's music that remains relevant to this day.

Melanie was born in South Carolina and started singing from the age of 6. Despite the fact that as a teenager she sang for various TV shows and bands, her musical career began only in 1992. It was then that she had her fateful meeting with a producer Frank Farian. Thus, she became the lead singer of La Bouche and a star of the 90s! Thornton would later decide to devote herself to a solo career, but would tragically die at the age of just 34....

Precious Wilson

Do you remember this African-American beauty? Precious Wilson made a name for herself as a vocalist Eruptionthe band that recorded the smash hit cover. "One Way Ticket! Domestic listeners are definitely familiar with this dance masterpiece... In addition, Precious sang in Supermax, the project of composer Johann Kurt Hauenstein.

Like all the other heroines of our article, Precious had a passion for singing from an early age. And, as in the case of Thornton, fate smiled upon her when she came under the patronage of the Frank Farian. That's how Eruption came to be. When the disco era was coming to an end, Wilson went headlong into a solo career. Alas, but this endeavor did not turn out to be a success - despite the talent, charisma and beauty of the performer. Today, Precious is touring under the brand of Eruption feat. Precious Wilsonperforming her greatest hits. However, despite her solo failures, Wilson's influence on popular culture is considerable: her songs are still played on the radio, and stars such as Madonna and Lady Gaga have been inspired by her choreography.