Helen Humes
American jazz and blues singer (1913–1981)
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Summary
Helen Humes was born on June 23, 1913[1], in Louisville[2]. She died on September 9, 1981[3], in Santa Monica[4]. She worked as a jazz musician[5], singer[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Inglewood Park Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Genre: jazz[14], blues[15]
- Record label: Decca[16], Contemporary Records[17]
- Commons category: Helen Humes[18]
- Cause of death: cancer[19]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[20]
- Family name: Humes[21]
- Given name: Helen[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Instrument: voice[24], piano[25], pipe organ[26]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[27], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[28]
- P14750: 9F69-450E-4C89-0363-A2EB[29]
Why It Matters
Helen Humes has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Helen Humes born?
Helen Humes was born in Louisville[2].
Where did Helen Humes die?
Helen Humes passed away in Santa Monica[4].
What did Helen Humes do for work?
Helen Humes worked as a jazz musician[5], singer[6], composer[7], and musician[8].