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| Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor to receive 2005 History Makers Award  Grammy Award winning blues belter Koko Taylor will receive the coveted History Makers Award from Chicago's DuSable Museum of African American History. The award, presented on February 19, 2005 at the Museum's annual “Night of 1000 Stars,” honors African American Chicagoans who have made outstanding contributions to society through their professions and civic responsibilities.The DuSable Museum of African-American History is the oldest museum of its type in the country and is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans. , February 5, 2005 in Memphis. write your comments about the article :: © 2004 Jazz News :: home page |