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Martha High was born on 19 March, 0045 in Victoria, Virginia, U.S., is an American singer. Discover Martha High's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 19 March, 1945
Birthday 19 March
Birthplace Victoria, Virginia, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1945

Martha High (born Martha Harvin in 1945, Victoria, Virginia ) is an American vocalist.

Harvin grew up in Washington, D.C., attending Roosevelt High School and singing in Trinity AME Zion Church.

She began singing in The Four Jewels (whose members attended the same church and school) after the departure of Carrie Mingo.

After Martha joined the group, they changed their name simply to The Jewels and released their best-known hit, "Opportunity".

After a follow-up single, "But I Do" b/w "Smokey Joe", flopped, they were dropped from Dimension Records.

1964

The Jewels went on tour with James Brown in 1964, with a demanding nightly schedule.

They visited the studios of Motown Records on the Detroit leg of the tour, hoping to record, but the building was closed that day.

They did record two singles while they toured with Brown, but after a year and a half with Brown the group split up.

Not ready to leave the tour, Harvin asked Brown if she could stay.

Brown agreed, but he required her name change from Harvin to the stage name High.

She continued singing with Brown for the next 30-plus years.

Among her appearances with Brown are on the track "Summertime" and on the Original Funky Divas album.

1979

High also recorded a self-titled disco album in 1979, released on Salsoul Records.

2000

In January 2000, she stopped performing with Brown and went on tour with Maceo Parker.

2004

In 2004, High teamed up with the Soulpower organization, which is also behind the comebacks of Soul artists like Marva Whitney, Lyn Collins, Bobby Byrd, Gwen McCrae and RAMP.

During her collaboration with Soulpower, High performed all across Europe and even performed in Africa, backed by the Soulpower Allstars.

2005

In February 2005, High embarked on the "James Brown's Funky Divas Tour" in Europe, sharing the stage with her friend Lyn Collins.

2016

In 2016, High released her solo album on Blind Faith Records, with 11 original tunes produced and recorded by Italian soul man Luca Sapio and his crew.

2017

In 2017, High recorded a single titled "We are one" with DJ Toner, released on Enlace Funk (Spain).

Fred Thomas (The J.B.´s musician) also collaborated playing bass.

In 2021, High recorded an album titled "Got My Senses Back" with Grey and the Hit Me Band, released on Only One Records with 9 tracks arranged, produced and recorded by Michael Edell.

"This Is My Story" and "Something's Got A Hold On Me" by The Jewels

"This Is My Story" by The Jewels

"Summertime" by Martha And James

"Later For Dancing" (duet with James Brown)