Martha Veléz

Musical Artist

1945 –

60

Who is Martha Veléz?

Martha Carmen Josephine Hernandéz Rosario de Veléz is an American singer and actress of Puerto Rican descent. Veléz is the former wife of trumpet player Keith Johnson. Her son is performance artist, writer-poet, and singer Taj Johnson. Taj appeared as series regular for two years on Parker Lewis Can't Lose. Her brother is the percussionist Gerardo Velez, who has worked with Spyro Gyra, Patti LaBelle, Jimi Hendrix and Van Morrison.

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Born
Aug 25, 1945
New York City
Also known as
  • Martha Carmen Josephine Hernandéz Rosario de Veléz
  • Martha Velez-Johnson
  • Martha Velez
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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