Lester Shaw
Lester Shaw — Solo artist, Hip-hop. Listed with Tulsa in Fire in Little Africa's original artist profiles (circa 2020).
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From Works Culture: artists, writers and musicians with documented connections to greater Tulsa. Use the subject filter to browse each discipline. Profiles retain their sources, work links and recorded honors.
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Litefoot
Litefoot — Solo artist, Hip-hop. Raised in Tulsa; rapper and actor who later moved to Seattle.
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Lonny Chapman — Playwright. Born in Tulsa and graduated from OU.
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Loren Waters — Film. Grew up in Oklahoma; develops Indigenous film projects through the Tulsa fellowship.
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Lorrie Collins — Solo artist, Rockabilly, Country, Rock and roll. Born near Sapulpa before moving to California to develop her music.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Louis Oliver
Louis Oliver — Poet. Born in Coweta, raised in Okfuskee and graduated from Bacone; later joined a Tahlequah writers’ group.
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Louis W. Ballard — Solo artist, Classical. Composer born near Miami; studied in Oklahoma and at the University of Tulsa.
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Lucia Loomis — Journalist. Born in Boggy Depot; co-owned the Cherokee Republican and wrote newspaper columns, including for the Tulsa Tribune.
Read profile, practical details & sources →M. Florine Démosthène
M. Florine Démosthène — Digital art, Interdisciplinary. Tulsa artist developing The Oracle through THRIVE.
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M.C. — Solo artist, Hip-hop. Listed with Tulsa in Fire in Little Africa's original artist profiles (circa 2020).
Read profile, practical details & sources →Mafaz Al-Suwaidan
Mafaz Al-Suwaidan — Film. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Mandell Matheson
Mandell Matheson — Journalist, Reporter. Worked as a journalist in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, including the Tulsa Tribune’s capitol bureau.
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Margo Hoff — Painting. Grew up in Tulsa.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Mark Singer
Mark Singer — Journalist, Reporter, Nonfiction writer. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Marlene Reed Wetzel — Short story writer. Studied at the University of Tulsa; the library documents long-term Oklahoma residence.
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Marlo Holly — Novelist. The library documents a writing base in northeastern Oklahoma.
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Marsha M. Linehan — Nonfiction writer. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Martha Berry
Martha Berry — Beadwork, Embroidery. Raised in Tulsa; learned sewing and embroidery in her family.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner — Journalist, Nonfiction writer. Born in Tulsa; wrote about mathematics, science and literature.
Read profile, practical details & sources →Mary Ann Nyberg
Mary Ann Nyberg — Costume design. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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