Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with blue plaque in Mayfair

Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with blue plaque in Mayfair

Winifred Atwell, originally from Trinidad, was the first black artist to have a UK number one hit song

Trinidadian Piano Legend Winifred Atwell honoured with Plaque in Mayfair - Alt A Review

Winifred Atwell (1914–1983) Yesterday, a plaque was unveiled in Mayfair to celebrate the extraordinary life of Winifred Atwell (1914–1983) – the first Black artist to top the UK pop charts and one of the most successful female instrumentalists in British history. The event was hosted by Yolanda Brown marked by speeches from iconic contributors to British music like Orphy Robinson MBE, Leee John and  Jools Holland MBE, alongside Sir Richard Stilg…