Freda Payne (full name: Freda Charcilia Payne ) is an American singer, born September 19, 1942. She performs in the R&B, jazz, and soul genres. In addition to her music career, Freda Payne has achieved success in other fields, performing in musicals, acting in films, and hosting her own talk show. Her major breakthrough came in 1970 with the hit "Band of Gold" which reached number three in the US and number one in the UK. Freda Payne made a significant contribution to the development of soul music, remaining one of the genre's most prominent representatives.

• Genres: R&B, Соул, Джаз
• Country: USA
• Language: English