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Helen Humes
American singer (1913–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helen Humes (June 23, 1913 – September 9, 1981) was an American singer.[1] Humes was a teenage blues singer, a vocalist with Count Basie's band, a saucy R&B diva, and a mature interpreter of the classic popular song.[2]
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Helen Humes | |
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![]() Humes at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World | |
Background information | |
Born | (1913-06-23)June 23, 1913 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | September 9, 1981(1981-09-09) (aged 68) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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