Alberta Hunter

Alberta Hunter (April 1, 1895 – October 17, 1984) was an American singer-songwriter. She sang blues and jazz music. She was especially popular in the 1920s and 1930s. She sang the critically acclaimed "Downhearted Blues" in 1922. She stopped performing in the 1950s.

Early life
Hunter was born in Memphis, but later moved to Chicago.

Personal life
Hunter was a lesbian.

Death
Hunter died in New York City at age 89.

References

Category:African-American musicians
Category:LGBT musicians
Category:Singers from Memphis, Tennessee
Category:1895 births
Category:1984 deaths