Marva Whitney (born Marva Ann Manning; May 1, 1944 – December 22, 2012) was an American funk singer commonly referred to by her honorary title, Soul Sister #1. Whitney was considered by many funk enthusiasts to be one of the "rawest" and "brassiest" music divas.
Marva Whitney has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Signature works include James Brown Live At The Boston Garden - April 5, 1968, James Brown: Soul Survivor. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
