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Margherita Maria Francesca LaCentra (April 10, 1910 – June 1, 1996) was an American contralto 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.
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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.
- April 10, 1910
- June 1, 1996
Nov 18, 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.
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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, bu...
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Sep 8, 1996 · Peg LaCentra, a singer with Artie Shaw's first orchestra, died on June 1 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 86. The cause was a heart attack, said David McCain, a...
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Jun 1, 1996 · Though not generally known as a band singer during her day, Peg LaCentra earned her place in the modern swing pantheon by her brief associations with Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. Diminutive, golden-haired, blue-eyed, and weighing only 93 pounds (42.2 kg), LaCentra had established herself as a popular radio vocalist and dramatic actress long ...
