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WHO’S WHO OF AMERICAN FEMALE SINGERS-ENTERTAINERS
THE BEST AMERICAN FEMALE
SINGERS-ENTERTAINERS FROM THE COTTON FIELDS ERA TO PRESENT.
By Maximillien de Lafayette
Publishers note: It is our sincere belief that
the present work is the most up to date, accurate and informative “Documented
Publication” on America’s Greatest Singers/Entertainers and English speaking
artists worldwide from the 19th century to present. It was
independently conducted and compiled by WACJ's Maximillien de Lafayette
and associates worldwide. Inclusion in the World’s Who’s Who and criteria for
selection/nomination were based upon the following:
SELECTION AND INCLUSION CRITERIA
1- Several international polls conducted by WACJ and questionnaires sent to approx. 500,000 readers and arts lovers in 65 countries from 1998 to 2004;
2- National and international data, information and resources centers and organizations;
3- Articles about artists in leading national and international newspapers and magazines in many countries from the turn of the 18th century to present;
4- Calendars of national and international events, concerts, shows and festivals;
5- Critiques and reviews of singers/entertainers shows, concerts, appearances and work;
6- National and international biographies;
7- National and international press releases;
8- Extensive communication and correspondence with national and international recording companies, studios and publicists;
9- National archives in several countries;
10- United States Library of Congress;
11- National and international major public libraries;
12- Colleges and universities libraries and research centers;
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