Wikipedia - "Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning, May 1, 1944 - December 22, 2012), was an American funk singer. Whitney was considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the 'rawest' and 'brassiest' music divas. ... While working at a garment factory, she also began performing in nightclubs and local talent competitions, and in the mid 1960s joined local group Tommy & The Derbys as their lead singer. The group opened for many leading performers passing through Kansas City. In 1967 she left the group, and turned down offers to tour with Bobby Bland and Little Richard before joining the James Brown Revue as a featured vocalist."
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Interview with Marva Whitney (Video)
Pitchfork: R.I.P. Singer and James Brown Collaborator Marva Whitney, "Soul Sister Number 1"
YouTube: It's my Thing - Rare Live 1969, James Brown & Marva Whitney - If You Don't Work You Can't Eat, Unwind Yourself, Daddy Don't Know About Sugar Bear, What Kind of Man, Ball of Fire, What Do I Have To Do To Prove My Love To You, Give It Up or Turnit a Loose, Pt.1 & Pt.2
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