Gladys Bentley

Gladys Alberta Bentley was an American blues singer, pianist, and entertainer who became a prominent figure during the Harlem Renaissance. She was widely recognized for having a strong contralto voice, spirited stage presence, and a riveting performance style.

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Who was born first?

• Gladys Bentley and W. H. Auden were born the same year
• Gladys Bentley and Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia were born the same year
• Gladys Bentley and Compay Segundo were born the same year
• Gladys Bentley and Miklós Rózsa were born the same year
• Gladys Bentley and Gene Autry were born the same year

Timeline

1. Compay SegundoNovember 18, 1907 – July 13, 2003
2. Gene AutrySeptember 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998
3. Gladys Bentley (this page)August 12, 1907 – January 18, 1960
4. Louis Ferdinand, Prince of PrussiaNovember 9, 1907 – September 1994
5. Miklós RózsaApril 18, 1907 – July 27, 1995
6. W. H. AudenFebruary 21, 1907 – September 29, 1973

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