Rhythm & Blues Foundation Mourn the Loss of Ivory Queen of Soul 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.
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