Marlena Shaw

Marlina Burgess (born September 22, 1942), better known as Marlena Shaw, is an American jazz, blues and soul singer. Shaw began her singing career in the 1960s and is still singing today. Her music has often been sampled in hip hop music, and used in television commercials.

Shaw is a true original with a sound that is soulful, swinging and versatile. Whether she's delivering a down-home blues or a passionate ballad that’s smooth as silk, Shaw's voice translates each song into a very personal statement.