LAURA NYRO stoned soul picnic - YouTube - Rated PG for alcohol references - A Laura Nyro Tribute

Laura Nyro (pronounced NEAR-oh) (1949-1994) is widely considered one of the most influential singer songwiters of the 20th century.She died at age 49 from complications of ovarian cancer.Born in the Bronx,New York City,she later relocated to rural Connecticut.A shy person,she was uncomfortable in the limelight.She incorporated gospel music and jazz in her work.She was the mother of a son.Laura was of Polish Jewish,Russian Jewish and Italian American descent.Such a unique person!