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In this July 5, 2009 file photo, Teena Marie performs during the Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans
Monday, Dec. 27, 2010

Open quoteThe enduring influence of Teena's inspirational, trailblazing career, could only have been made possible through her brilliant song-writing, showmanship and high energy passion.Close quote

  • GENE RUMSEY,
  • Concord Music Group chief label officer, on Teena Marie, who died Sunday at the age of 54
Photo: Patrick Semansky / File / AP | Source: AP