Lena McLin

CTL-E-0070 · Person · other · 1960s–2010s

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Gospel composer, pianist, and longtime Chicago public school music educator.

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Also known as: Lena Mae Johnson

Relationships

Chaka Khan — collaborated with
McLin's Kenwood Academy music program helped launch the career of student Chaka Khan.

Referenced by

Thomas A. Dorsey — collaborated with → this record

Sources

Cook County Board resolution honoring Dr. Lena J. McLin (2019) (primary source)
The HistoryMakers oral history interview (primary source)

Record CTL-E-0070 · CultureTechLens Knowledge Graph · evidence grade: Verified · CTL research: BCI-001, BMI-002, MUSIC-001.
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