Olga Jackowska
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Kora Ostrowska | |
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Born | Olga Aleksandra Ostrowska 8 June 1951 |
Died | 28 July 2018 Bliżów, Poland | (aged 67)
Occupation | Singer, television personality |
Spouse(s) | Marek Jackowski (divorced) Kamil Sipowicz |
Children | 2 children |
Parent(s) | Marcin Ostrowski Emilia Ostrowska |
Musical career | |
Genres | Rock |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1976 – 2018 |
Labels | Kamiling Co |
Associated acts | Maanam |
Website | kora.org.pl |
Olga Aleksandra Sipowicz (née Ostrowska; formerly Jackowska; 8 June 1951 – 28 July 2018), also known by the mononym of Kora, was a Polish rock vocalist and songwriter. She was the lead singer of the rock band Maanam[1] from 1976 to 2008. Jackowska also provided the voice of Edna Mode in the Polish dubs of both Incredibles films.
Jackowska was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013,[2] and she died from the disease on 28 July 2018, aged 67.[3]
Discography[]
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
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1993 | Ja pana w podróż zabiorę
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2001 | Złota Kolekcja. Magiczne słowo – sukces
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2003 | Kora Ola Ola!
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1 | ||
2008 | Metamorfozy (with 5th Element)
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19 | ||
2011 | Ping Pong
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16 |
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2012 | Ping Pong − Małe wolności
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart. |
References[]
Media related to Olga Jackowska at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ Survilla, Maria Paula (2002). Of mermaids and rock singers: placing the self and constructing the nation through Belarusian contemporary music. Routledge. p. 139. ISBN 978-0-415-94014-6. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
- ^ Zmarła Kora, wokalistka legendarnej grupy Maanam (in Polish)
- ^ "Kora, rebellious rock diva, dies of cancer aged 67". Thefirstnews.com. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS – Official Retail Sales Chart. OLiS (21 April 2003). Retrieved on 2016-03-21.
- ^ Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS – Official Retail Sales Chart. OLiS (26 October 2008). Retrieved on 2016-03-21.
- ^ Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS – Official Retail Sales Chart. OLiS (20 November 2011). Retrieved on 2016-03-21.
- ^ Płyta Kora – "Magiczne słowo sukces" – Onet Muzyka. Muzyka.onet.pl. Retrieved on 21 March 2016.
- ^ Płyta Kora – "Kora Ola Ola!" – Onet Muzyka. Muzyka.onet.pl. Retrieved on 21 March 2016.
- ^ Płyta Kora – "Metamorfozy" – Onet Muzyka. Muzyka.onet.pl. Retrieved on 21 March 2016.
- ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". 21 January 2011. Archived from the original on 21 January 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
Categories:
- 1951 births
- 2018 deaths
- Musicians from Kraków
- Polish pop singers
- Polish rock singers
- Polish lyricists
- 20th-century Polish singers
- 20th-century Polish women singers
- 21st-century Polish singers
- 21st-century Polish women singers
- Deaths from ovarian cancer
- Deaths from cancer in Poland