June Tyson Explained
| June Tyson |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Date: | 5 February 1936 |
| Birth Place: | Albemarle, North Carolina, United States |
| Death Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Occupation: | Musician, dancer |
| Instrument: | Vocals, violin |
| Years Active: | 1968-1992 |
| Associated Acts: | Sun Ra |
June Tyson (February 5, 1936 – November 24, 1992) was an American singer, violinist, and dancer who performed with bandleader Sun Ra.[2] [3] [4]
Biography
A 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.
Notes and References
- Web site: June Tyson . AllMusic . 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).
- Book: Szwed . John F. . Space is the Place . 1997 . Pantheon Books . 9780679435891 . 249–250 . 1st . registration .
- Web site: Holiday . Harmony . Somebody Else's World . www.oxfordamerican.org . 6 December 2018 . 20 November 2018.
- Web site: Celebrezze . Cat . Illuminating the Eye of the Cosmic Needle . www.furious.com . 6 December 2018 . December 2017.
