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Jackie Shane May 15, — February 21, was an American soul and rhythm and blues singer, who was most prominent in the jazz music scene of Toronto , Ontario, Canada, in the s. Considered to be a pioneer transgender performer, [ 1 ] she was a contributor to the Toronto Sound and is best known for the single "Any Other Way", which was a regional Top 10 hit in Toronto in and a modest national chart hit across Canada in , reaching number Originally from Nashville, Tennessee , [ 4 ] she was born on May 15, She began performing locally in the s wearing long hair, make-up, and jewelry.

From a young age, Jackie Shane knew that she was different from other children her age. Shane was fairly confident, quickly developing a self identity that would later influence her individuality, emphasizing her personal uniqueness.

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Femininity was one of the ways that Shane expressed herself, wearing dresses and growing out her hair. To embody femininity, Shane also mimicked mannerisms and posture cues, drawing inspiration from popular actress Mae West. Shane did not take recognition for her self assuredness, but credited her mother, Jackie Shane, and her grandmother, as they both accepted, as well as supported Shane through her early self discovery.

In the late s into the s, the American South was not only unaccepting of African Americans, but also of queerness.

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It was easier for Shane to associate with her femininity and receive support from close family, but there was still judgment from peers and adults. While Shane describes that there were very few conflicts at a young age, she does recall another young boy verbally accosting her while also throwing things at her. Shane was not one to cower away from conflict, so to solve this act of discrimination, she took a jump rope and whipped him.

Further encouragement from her grandmother allowed her to display her vocal talents as she progressed in age. Jackie Shane began her music career as a young teen.