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Silvia Kohan

1948 – 2003

Argentinian singer

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About Silvia Kohan

Lived 1948 – 2003 (aged 55). Silvia Kohan was an Argentine singer.

Silvia Beatriz Kohan (March 23, 1948 – June 27, 2003) was an Argentine-American singer and songwriter, based in California.

Early life Silvia Kohan was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the daughter of Sofia Kohan. Her family was Jewish, with Eastern European origins. The Kohan family moved to the United States in 1957. She and her sister Feliza were raised in Pasadena and Los Angeles. She attended Alexander Hamilton High School.

Career Kohan toured internationally with the musical production Up With People for five years in the 1960s. She performed in musicals Zorba the Freek (1971) and Misa del Mar (1972), at the Venice Free Theater. She also sang with the Los Angeles All-City Choir. She was a cabaret-style singer and songwriter who performed mainly in California, especially for LGBT, Jewish, and Latinx audiences. Her signature original song was "Fat Girl Blues". Critics appreciated her "strong, expressive voice" but considered the songs and arrangements to be "soulless and forgettable".

Personal life and legacy She died in 2003, from congestive heart failure, survived by her partner, Ruth. She was the subject of Nomy Lamm's multimedia show (or "musical mind-meld with video documentation") at the GLBT Historical Society in 2010.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Silvia Kohan?

Argentinian singer

When was Silvia Kohan born?

Silvia Kohan was born on 23 March 1948 in Buenos Aires.

When did Silvia Kohan die?

Silvia Kohan died on 27 June 2003 in Los Angeles.

What was Silvia Kohan's occupation?

Silvia Kohan was a singer.

What nationality was Silvia Kohan?

Silvia Kohan was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Silvia Kohan

· Wikidata: Q112341060

· DBpedia: Silvia Kohan

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