Jaki Whitren (also ''Jacky Whitren'', 1954 in

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– November 24, 2016) was a British singer-songwriter. Her debut album, ''Raw But Tender'' (1973), featuring the single "Give Her The Day" which received some airplay on

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, was recorded when she was 19 years old. It was a mix of

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and rock, and she also played guitar and

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. She played a tour, supporting

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. She also contributed to

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's release in 1977, '' I Robot''. In later years, she devoted herself to her personal and musical relationship with husband and fellow musician John Cartwright, in a more avant-garde

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direction. Her only other album was the self-released ''Isis Unveiled''. She died of cancer shortly after his death from a heart attack.

Discography

* Jaki Whitren – ''Raw But Tender'' (Epic, 1973) * Jaki Whitren & John Cartwright – ''Rhythm Hymn'' (Elektra, 1982) * Jaki Whitren & John Cartwright – ''International Times'' (Living, 1983) * Jaki Whitren – ''Isis Unveiled'' (self released, 2007) Contributions * on

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- '' I Robot'' (1977) * on Minimum Vital – ''La Source'' (1992) * Court of Miracles – featuring Jaki Whitren & John Cartwright – ''Miracle Style'' (ACT, 1997)''

References

1954 births Living people British folk singers British blues singers British women pop singers British jazz singers British rock singers Place of birth missing (living people) {{UK-music-bio-stub