Maggie Brown (born February 10, 1963) is an American singer, spoken word artist, and music producer.
Brown sings in many genres: jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and spoken word.
Her singing style has been described by James Walker as "transcend[ing] limitations and genres, while still maintaining her unique unmistakable voice.
[2] Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in the Hyde Park neighborhood,[citation needed] Brown grew up in a musical household, experiencing rehearsals and jam sessions.
In 1998, Brown performed at the Schomburg Center in Harlem, New York City with her father Oscar Brown Jr. That same year, she did a vocal duet with Abby Lincoln on the album Wholly Earth, released in 1999 by the Verve label.
Her one-woman show chronicles the history and evolution of African American music.
The first weeks of the show about 8,000 people attended which was performed at The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
The Brown family asked him not to use their father's song, which is about a woman who takes in an ailing snake that turns on her.