Gospel and funk Artist who fronted the group Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.
She had her first performances in her local church choir as a teenager.
She helped Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings release the top singles "What Have You Done for Me Lately" and "This is Your Land."
She grew up with brothers.
She had a cameo film role opposite Denzel Washington in The Great Debaters in 2007.
