Until they put that sand and dirt in my face I will not sit in church all day.
Alberta Hunter Quotes
Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.
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| Birth: | 1st April, 1895 |
| Death: | 17th October, 1984 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Lyricist, Nurse, Singer |
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Alberta Hunter was an American blues singer, songwriter, and nurse. Her career had started back in the early 1920s, and from there on, she became a successful jazz and blues recording artist, being critically acclaimed to the ranks of Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith. In the 1950s, she retired from performing and entered the medical field, only to successfully resume her singing career in her 80s.
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