African singer 1950s Black and White Stock Photos & Images

EVE BOSWELL (1922-1998) Hungarian-born singer who found fame firstly in South Africa and then in UK from 1952 Stock Photo

RMD04GAX–EVE BOSWELL (1922-1998) Hungarian-born singer who found fame firstly in South Africa and then in UK from 1952

Roy Hamilton, American Singer, Portrait, circa 1950's Stock Photo

RME4C7RK–Roy Hamilton, American Singer, Portrait, circa 1950's

American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, (1912-1972), c. 1950's.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAMR6–American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, (1912-1972), c. 1950's.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

Billie Holiday. American jazz and swing singer, nicknamed Lady day. Born April 7 1915 - dead July 17 1959. Pictured when performing in Stockholm September 11 1954. Ref 2599 Stock Photo

RM2J7G36X–Billie Holiday. American jazz and swing singer, nicknamed Lady day. Born April 7 1915 - dead July 17 1959. Pictured when performing in Stockholm September 11 1954. Ref 2599

Billie Holiday, Blues and Jazz Singer, Portrait, 1955 Stock Photo

RMDG5CDC–Billie Holiday, Blues and Jazz Singer, Portrait, 1955

Scott, Leslie, American singer and dancer, during an interview by Radio Free Europe, Munich, 1950s, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2X315PP–Scott, Leslie, American singer and dancer, during an interview by Radio Free Europe, Munich, 1950s, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Billie Holiday, Blues and Jazz Singer, Portrait, 1951 Stock Photo

RMDG5CEK–Billie Holiday, Blues and Jazz Singer, Portrait, 1951

Leontyne Price (b. 1927), with her husband, William Warfield (1920-2002), also an accomplished singer. The couple was married from 1952 to 1972. Stock Photo

RMBTK11W–Leontyne Price (b. 1927), with her husband, William Warfield (1920-2002), also an accomplished singer. The couple was married from 1952 to 1972.

Nat King Cole, Singer, Musician and Actor, Portrait, 1957 Stock Photo

RMDG5C07–Nat King Cole, Singer, Musician and Actor, Portrait, 1957

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (left) and Marian Anderson (right), prominent singer and 'goodwill ambassadress' for the US Department of State, in Japan, May 22, 1953. Stock Photo

RMKWAYJ2–First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (left) and Marian Anderson (right), prominent singer and 'goodwill ambassadress' for the US Department of State, in Japan, May 22, 1953.

Riley 'B.B.' King, Blues Singer and Guitarist, Portrait, circa 1950's Stock Photo

RMDP4YC1–Riley 'B.B.' King, Blues Singer and Guitarist, Portrait, circa 1950's

A 1956 advertisement for AMI jukeboxes featuring Lurlean Hunter, a jazz singer, recording artist and radio & TV personality. Stock Photo

RM2J45HT5–A 1956 advertisement for AMI jukeboxes featuring Lurlean Hunter, a jazz singer, recording artist and radio & TV personality.

Pete Seeger playing banjo along with other musicians circa 1950s. Stock Photo

RM2H8KJAG–Pete Seeger playing banjo along with other musicians circa 1950s.

RM2J7YXF8–Lena Horne

1950s TRUMPET PLAYER AND SINGER LOUIS ARMSTRONG Stock Photo

RMAAKR2Y–1950s TRUMPET PLAYER AND SINGER LOUIS ARMSTRONG

RM2GFR0H4–Sam Cooke

Sam Theard (aka Spo-Dee-O-Dee), circa 1950's Stock Photo

RMEHABCP–Sam Theard (aka Spo-Dee-O-Dee), circa 1950's

BROADCAST TO PARIS Unusual scene at London Airport tonight in this open air broadcast by British film star PAT ROO ( right ) and singer ELISABETH WELCH . They broadcast to the Empire Theatre in Paris , opening the show there . Then they boarded an Air France Languedoc aircraft for the French capital . They were to appear on the theatre before the end of the show . 28 October 1950 Stock Photo

RM2Y7T9P7–BROADCAST TO PARIS Unusual scene at London Airport tonight in this open air broadcast by British film star PAT ROO ( right ) and singer ELISABETH WELCH . They broadcast to the Empire Theatre in Paris , opening the show there . Then they boarded an Air France Languedoc aircraft for the French capital . They were to appear on the theatre before the end of the show . 28 October 1950

Odetta Holmes (1930-2008), also known as Odetta, American singer, actress, and Civil and Human Rights Activist, Portrait, 1957 Stock Photo

RMEE532P–Odetta Holmes (1930-2008), also known as Odetta, American singer, actress, and Civil and Human Rights Activist, Portrait, 1957

MARIAN ANDERSON IN LONDON 26 May 1950 Marian Anderson, the American singer, arrived at London Airport aboard an Air France aircraft from Paris today (Friday), in order to appear at a concert in the Royal Albert Hall, London, on 28 May. After the concert, she will return to the Continent for a number of other concerts before returning to America. Picturs Shows: Marian Anderson, on her arrival at London Airport today. Stock Photo

RM2Y7T9KJ–MARIAN ANDERSON IN LONDON 26 May 1950 Marian Anderson, the American singer, arrived at London Airport aboard an Air France aircraft from Paris today (Friday), in order to appear at a concert in the Royal Albert Hall, London, on 28 May. After the concert, she will return to the Continent for a number of other concerts before returning to America. Picturs Shows: Marian Anderson, on her arrival at London Airport today.

Original film title: CARMEN JONES. English title: CARMEN JONES. Year: 1954. Director: OTTO PREMINGER. Stars: DOROTHY DANDRIDGE. Credit: 20TH CENTURY FOX / Album Stock Photo

RMPNKJX6–Original film title: CARMEN JONES. English title: CARMEN JONES. Year: 1954. Director: OTTO PREMINGER. Stars: DOROTHY DANDRIDGE. Credit: 20TH CENTURY FOX / Album

American actress and singer Eartha Kitt, before having dinner with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, New Delhi, India, 1955.. Stock Photo

RMCWAE7R–American actress and singer Eartha Kitt, before having dinner with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, New Delhi, India, 1955..

RM2J7G36W–Billie Holiday. American jazz and swing singer, nicknamed Lady day. Born April 7 1915 - dead July 17 1959. Pictured when performing in Stockholm September 11 1954. Ref 2599

Leontyne Price as Bess and William Warfield as Porgy visited a BBC studio to broadcast excerpts from the opera Porgy and Bess in Henry Hall's Guest Night 22 January 1953 Stock Photo

RM2Y6K1HY–Leontyne Price as Bess and William Warfield as Porgy visited a BBC studio to broadcast excerpts from the opera Porgy and Bess in Henry Hall's Guest Night 22 January 1953

Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. Photo Kristoffersson. Stock Photo

RMRA7JTX–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. Photo Kristoffersson.

Urylee Leonardos (left) and Leontyne Price , the two singers who shared the part of Bess in the George Gershwin - DuBoss Hayward folk opera Porgy and Bess at the Stoll Theatre , London 3 October 1952 Stock Photo

RM2Y6K1G3–Urylee Leonardos (left) and Leontyne Price , the two singers who shared the part of Bess in the George Gershwin - DuBoss Hayward folk opera Porgy and Bess at the Stoll Theatre , London 3 October 1952

Leontyne Price (b. 1927), African American opera star as Bess, from George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. 1953. Stock Photo

RMBTK11P–Leontyne Price (b. 1927), African American opera star as Bess, from George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. 1953.

1960s PORTRAIT JAZZ SINGER DELLA REESE Stock Photo

RMAAKR2J–1960s PORTRAIT JAZZ SINGER DELLA REESE

RMEE532R–Odetta Holmes (1930-2008), also known as Odetta, American singer, actress, and Civil and Human Rights Activist, Portrait, 1957

Marian Anderson performing at during Inauguration of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon, Washington, D.C., USA, photographer Warren K. Leffler, January 21, 1957 Stock Photo

RM2A9GTF4–Marian Anderson performing at during Inauguration of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon, Washington, D.C., USA, photographer Warren K. Leffler, January 21, 1957

Joyce Bryant, African American singer, known as 'the Bronze Blond Bombshell', photograph by Carl Van Vechten, May 28, 1953. Stock Photo

RMCWB41N–Joyce Bryant, African American singer, known as 'the Bronze Blond Bombshell', photograph by Carl Van Vechten, May 28, 1953.

RMRA7JW4–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. Photo Kristoffersson.

Leontyne Price (b. 1927), African American opera star singing. 1953 portrait by Carl Van Vechten. Stock Photo

RMBTK119–Leontyne Price (b. 1927), African American opera star singing. 1953 portrait by Carl Van Vechten.

Lena Horne. ca. 1950s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWAM8G–Lena Horne. ca. 1950s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

RMRA7JWJ–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. Photo Kristoffersson.

American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, (1912-1972), c. 1950's. Stock Photo

RMBTJPDD–American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, (1912-1972), c. 1950's.

Concert singer Marian Anderson and physicist Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer honored. Both were cited for 'distinguished service to the principles of American democracy' at Roosevelt University's 'Second Decade' dinner in Chicago. May 22, 1956. In center is Dr. Edward Sparling, President of the University. (CSU 2015 11 1206) Stock Photo

RMF2AWT8–Concert singer Marian Anderson and physicist Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer honored. Both were cited for 'distinguished service to the principles of American democracy' at Roosevelt University's 'Second Decade' dinner in Chicago. May 22, 1956. In center is Dr. Edward Sparling, President of the University. (CSU 2015 11 1206)

RMRA7JTA–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. He is sightseing in the Swedish capital together with his wife Maria Cole. Photo Kristoffersson.

Vivian Alfretta Dandridge (1921-1991), was an African American singer and actress, was the sister of actress Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of character actress Ruby Dandridge. She was a member of the Dandridge Sisters musical group, along with Etta Jones and Dorothy Dandridge. 1955 Stock Photo

RMBTK0CH–Vivian Alfretta Dandridge (1921-1991), was an African American singer and actress, was the sister of actress Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of character actress Ruby Dandridge. She was a member of the Dandridge Sisters musical group, along with Etta Jones and Dorothy Dandridge. 1955

Harry Belafonte, portrait by Carl Van Vechten, February 18, 1954. 3c03726u Stock Photo

RMCWB9BX–Harry Belafonte, portrait by Carl Van Vechten, February 18, 1954. 3c03726u

RMRA7JT5–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. He is sightseing in the Swedish capital and visits the Royal Castle, and snaps some pictures with his camera. Photo Kristoffersson.

Noble Sissle (1889-1975), American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer and playwright. With Eubie Blake, he wrote songs Stock Photo

RMBTK54J–Noble Sissle (1889-1975), American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer and playwright. With Eubie Blake, he wrote songs

Cab Calloway (1907-1994), flamboyant African America bandleader and singer with his orchestra, 1957. Stock Photo

RMCWAFE0–Cab Calloway (1907-1994), flamboyant African America bandleader and singer with his orchestra, 1957.

RMRA7JT6–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. He is sightseing in the Swedish capital together with his wife Maria Cole, and visits the Royal Castle. Photo Kristoffersson.

Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), half-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding telephone receiver at New York's airport in Stock Photo

RMBTK0C6–Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), half-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding telephone receiver at New York's airport in

Vivian Alfretta Dandridge (1921-1991), was an African American singer and actress, was the sister of actress Dorothy Dandridge Stock Photo

RMCWAF0F–Vivian Alfretta Dandridge (1921-1991), was an African American singer and actress, was the sister of actress Dorothy Dandridge

RMRA7JTP–Nat King Cole. March 17, 1919 - Febryary 15, 1965. American jazz pianist and singer. Pictured here during a visit to Stockholm Sweden 1954 when performing there. Photo Kristoffersson.

Ella Fitzgerald. 1917-1996. One of the most famous singers in jazz and popular music during the 20th century. Pictured when performing in Stockholm april 3 1952 Conard Ref 1980 Stock Photo

RM2JT1069–Ella Fitzgerald. 1917-1996. One of the most famous singers in jazz and popular music during the 20th century. Pictured when performing in Stockholm april 3 1952 Conard Ref 1980

Maureen O'Hara and Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965) join hands, outside courtroom, as if to seal a pact against Confidential Magazine, while Maureen's brother, James FitzSimons, looks on. Stock Photo

RMBTK0CD–Maureen O'Hara and Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965) join hands, outside courtroom, as if to seal a pact against Confidential Magazine, while Maureen's brother, James FitzSimons, looks on.

Leontyne Price (b. 1927), with her husband, William Warfield (1920-2002), also an accomplished singer. The couple was married Stock Photo

RMCWAFWF–Leontyne Price (b. 1927), with her husband, William Warfield (1920-2002), also an accomplished singer. The couple was married

RM2JT106A–Ella Fitzgerald. 1917-1996. One of the most famous singers in jazz and popular music during the 20th century. Pictured when performing in Stockholm april 3 1952 Conard Ref 1980

Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), photographed upon her arrival in New York for the premier of CARMEN JONES the performance for which she was nominated for the best actress Academy Award. 1954. Stock Photo

RMBTK0C3–Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), photographed upon her arrival in New York for the premier of CARMEN JONES the performance for which she was nominated for the best actress Academy Award. 1954.

RMCWAKX9–Noble Sissle (1889-1975), American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer and playwright. With Eubie Blake, he wrote songs

Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), dances at nightclub in Las Vegas in 1955. Halle Berry portrayed Dandridge in INTRODUCING DOROTHY Stock Photo

RMBTK0CM–Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), dances at nightclub in Las Vegas in 1955. Halle Berry portrayed Dandridge in INTRODUCING DOROTHY

RMCWAEYN–Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), half-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding telephone receiver at New York's airport in

RMBTJNTW–Lena Horne. ca. 1950s. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), photographed upon her arrival in New York for the premier of CARMEN JONES the performance for Stock Photo

RMCWAEYF–Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), photographed upon her arrival in New York for the premier of CARMEN JONES the performance for

RMBTJHRD–American actress and singer Eartha Kitt, before having dinner with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, New Delhi, India, 1955.

Maureen O'Hara and Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965) join hands, outside courtroom, as if to seal a pact against Confidential Stock Photo

RMCWAF08–Maureen O'Hara and Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965) join hands, outside courtroom, as if to seal a pact against Confidential

Roland Hayes (1887-1977), African American tenor, achieved international recognition during his 1920 European tour. By the late Stock Photo

RMBTK4NN–Roland Hayes (1887-1977), African American tenor, achieved international recognition during his 1920 European tour. By the late

RMCWAF0N–Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), dances at nightclub in Las Vegas in 1955. Halle Berry portrayed Dandridge in INTRODUCING DOROTHY

RMBTK0NJ–Cab Calloway (1907-1994), flamboyant African America bandleader and singer with his orchestra, 1957.

RMCWAFWB–Leontyne Price (b. 1927), African American opera star as Bess, from George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. 1953.

Robert McFerrin (1921-2006), made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955, the same year as Marian Anderson. Both were the first African Americans of their genders to sing principal roles at the New York opera. 1955 portrait by Carl Van Vechten. Stock Photo

RMBTK4TM–Robert McFerrin (1921-2006), made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955, the same year as Marian Anderson. Both were the first African Americans of their genders to sing principal roles at the New York opera. 1955 portrait by Carl Van Vechten.

RMCWAFW2–Leontyne Price (b. 1927), African American opera star singing. 1953 portrait by Carl Van Vechten.

RMBTJXAK–Joyce Bryant, African American singer, known as 'the Bronze Blond Bombshell', photograph by Carl Van Vechten, May 28, 1953.

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, with his trademark smile and trumpet, 1953. Stock Photo

RMCWAF9C–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, with his trademark smile and trumpet, 1953.

RMBTK0J1–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, with his trademark smile and trumpet, 1953.

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, and his wife Lucille boarding airplane for Stockholm. 1952. Stock Photo

RMCWAF8H–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, and his wife Lucille boarding airplane for Stockholm. 1952.

RMBTK0HG–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, and his wife Lucille boarding airplane for Stockholm. 1952.

RMCWAKE4–Roland Hayes (1887-1977), African American tenor, achieved international recognition during his 1920 European tour. By the late

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, with his signature handkerchief in 1953. Stock Photo

RMBTK0GF–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, with his signature handkerchief in 1953.

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, playing trumpet with band at an outdoor gathering in Africa, 1956. Stock Photo

RMCWAF7R–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, playing trumpet with band at an outdoor gathering in Africa, 1956.

RMBTKKN9–Harry Belafonte, portrait by Carl Van Vechten, February 18, 1954. 3c03726u

RMCWAF6K–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, with his signature handkerchief in 1953.

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) holding horn mouthpiece, demonstrating how to 'make the horn cry' for Vice President Richard Nixon. 1957. Stock Photo

RMBTK0GD–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) holding horn mouthpiece, demonstrating how to 'make the horn cry' for Vice President Richard Nixon. 1957.

Portrait of Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990), at Urban League benefit at the Broadway nightclub, Birdland in 1956. The Urban League Stock Photo

RMCWAFHD–Portrait of Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990), at Urban League benefit at the Broadway nightclub, Birdland in 1956. The Urban League

RMBTK0H3–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), African American Jazz musician, playing trumpet with band at an outdoor gathering in Africa, 1956.

Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), singing from the Lincoln Memorial at a May 17, 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, Stock Photo

RMCWAFP2–Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), singing from the Lincoln Memorial at a May 17, 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington,

RMBTK0RR–Portrait of Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990), at Urban League benefit at the Broadway nightclub, Birdland in 1956. The Urban League

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) holding horn mouthpiece, demonstrating how to 'make the horn cry' for Vice President Richard Stock Photo

RMCWAF6H–Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) holding horn mouthpiece, demonstrating how to 'make the horn cry' for Vice President Richard

Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), singing from the Lincoln Memorial at a May 17, 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. 27,000 persons from 36 states attended the civil rights demonstration. Stock Photo

RMBTK0XP–Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972), singing from the Lincoln Memorial at a May 17, 1957 Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. 27,000 persons from 36 states attended the civil rights demonstration.

Robert McFerrin (1921-2006), made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955, the same year as Marian Anderson. Both were the first Stock Photo

RMCWAKHM–Robert McFerrin (1921-2006), made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955, the same year as Marian Anderson. Both were the first

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