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TUNAPUNA-BORN piano personality Winifred Atwell (1914-1983) was remembered in London by the award of a blue plaque on her former home, said a statement on October 1 by UK conservation group English Heritage.

The statement said, "Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with English Heritage plaque: First black artist to top the UK charts commemorated at her Mayfair home."

The plaque reads, "Winifred Atwell, died 1983. Pianist, entertainer and entrepreneur."