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Sharon Jones was magnetic on and off stage

There was so much to admire about Sharon Jones. As a child, her mother moved Jones and her siblings from South Carolina to Brooklyn to escape an abusive husband. Despite the young Jones’ natural musical talent, she was continually told her race and size made it impossible for her to succeed in the music business....

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08:38 on November 19 2016

Sharon Jones was magnetic on and off stage

New York Post — There was so much to admire about Sharon Jones. As a child, her mother moved Jones and her siblings from South Carolina to Brooklyn to escape an abusive husband. Despite ... more info

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