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Mavis Rivers

Mavis Rivers was a notable cabaret and jazz singer, who attained success in Hollywood, where she recorded for major record labels.

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  • Sound clip: State House Kid album
    New Zealand Music Month

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: C-017978-1/2
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'Mavis Rivers', URL: /media/photo/mavis-rivers, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 23-Dec-2013

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