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Peg LaCentra. Margherita Maria Francesca LaCentra [1] (April 10, 1910 – June 1, 1996) [2] was an American contralto [3] singer, best known for her work on old-time radio and her singing with Artie Shaw's orchestra. She also performed as Barbara Fulton .
Peg La Centra. Actress: Humoresque. Peg LaCentra, born in 1910, grew up in Boston. She very briefly attended the New England Conservatory of Music, studying piano. She also attended the Katharine Gibbs Finishing School and the Fenway Academy of Dramatic Art, as her early goal was to become an actress.
9 de abr. de 2020 · Here are 10 things to know about singer and actress Peg LaCentra, born on April 10, 1910. She's not as well-remembered as some other songbirds of the era, but she's a favorite of ours.
1 de jun. de 1996 · Peg LaCentra was a popular radio singer and dramatic actress who sang with Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman in the 1930s. Learn about her life, career, and legacy on BandChirps, a website for jazz musicians and fans.
22 de oct. de 2002 · The Complete Recordings by Peg LaCentra released in 2002. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
18 de nov. de 2023 · Peg LaCentra’s timeless masterpiece, “Why Was I Born?”, is a soul-stirring composition that delves deep into the existential questions that plague the human psyche. This haunting ballad taps into the universal feeling of longing and introspection, resonating with audiences across generations.
13 de dic. de 2002 · Charles Lloyd. Peg La Centra: Peg La Centra - The Complete Recordings 1934 -1937 album review by Dave Nathan, published on December 13, 2002. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!