June Tyson (February 5, 1936 – November 24, 1992) was an American singer, violinist, and dancer who performed with bandleader Sun Ra.[2][3][4]
June Tyson | |
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| Born | February 5, 1936 Albemarle, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | November 24, 1992 (aged 56) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, dancer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, violin |
| Years active | 1968-1992 |
Biography
editA native of Albemarle, North Carolina, Tyson worked in Harlem during the 1960s as a singer. She met pianist Sun Ra and became the only woman in his band, the Arkestra.[5][6] Tyson also worked as the band's costume designer, choreographer, and violinist.[7] She married a member of the crew who designed lighting and sound. Their home in Harlem became a regular stop for members of the band.[6]
References
edit- ^ "June Tyson". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ Stark, Karl. "5 more CDs are added to Sun Ra series." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 22, 1992, pp. E1, E5 (subscription required).
- ^ Bennett, Karen. "The Brother from Another Planet." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 25, 1988 (subscription required).
- ^ Davis, Francis. "Sun Ra, himself." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 16, 1990, p. D1 (subscription required).
- ^ Szwed, John F. (1997). Space is the Place (1st ed.). Pantheon Books. pp. 249–250. ISBN 9780679435891.
- ^ a b Holiday, Harmony (20 November 2018). "Somebody Else's World". www.oxfordamerican.org. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ Celebrezze, Cat (December 2017). "Illuminating the Eye of the Cosmic Needle". www.furious.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.