Black British bloodlines and Humph’s favourite singer

Val Wilmer
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Maxine Daniels, big sister of actor and singer Kenny Lynch, was a successful and pioneering vocalist – and member of the Humphrey Lyttelton band – in the 1950s and 60s. She deserves to be better remembered today, argues Val Wilmer in this fascinating study of 20th Century East End London black life

Clockwise from below: One of Maxine's career-reviving albums for Humph's Calligraph label; a compilation of brother Kenny Lynch's soul hits; Kenny at the mic; one of Maxine's most popular songs, published as sheet music; Maxine sings at the BBC
Clockwise from below: One of Maxine's career-reviving albums for Humph's Calligraph label; a compilation of brother Kenny Lynch's soul hits; Kenny at the mic; one of Maxine's most popular songs, published as sheet music; Maxine sings at the BBC

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