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Rhythm & Blues Foundation Mourn the Loss of Ivory Queen of Soul Teena Marie (Recap)


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On Wednesday Rhythm & Blues Foundation Mourn the Loss of Ivory Queen of Soul Teena Marie was a top story. Here is the recap: (PR) The Rhythm & Blues Foundation announced today that "we are saddened by loss of our friend and R&B Legend Teena Marie."

A recipient of the R&B Foundation's 2008 Pioneer Award, Teena considered the acknowledgment to be one of the greatest honors of her illustrious career. Upon accepting her award in 2008, a tearful Marie said, "Everything I ever asked God to give me, he gave me, and I have to give him the glory. I asked my heavenly father to take my poetry and let me set it to music, and he did." Watch the speech here

A statement from Damon Williams, Chairman of the R&B Foundation reads: "Teena was a true Pioneer of R&B music and a Musical Bridge Builder. She brought people from all walks of life together under the banner of soulful, heartfelt music. - more on this story

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