Sharon Lafaye Jones (May 4, 1956 – November 18, 2016) was an American soul and funk singer. She was the lead singer of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, a soul and funk band based in Brooklyn, New York. Jones experienced breakthrough success relatively late in life, releasing her first record when she was 40 years old. In 2014, Jones was nominated for her first Grammy, in the category Best R&B Album, for Give the People What They Want.
instruments played
Vocals
Also Known As
Lafaye Jones
Associated Acts
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Birth Name
Sharon Lafaye Jones
Genres
Soul retro-soul R&B funk
Occupations
Singer
Origin
New York City, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1996 2016
Name
Sharon Jones
Nationality
United States of America