American blues singer (1886–1939).

Born April 26th, 1886 in Columbus.

Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old in Columbus (myocardial infarction).

Bessie Smith

Born April 15th, 1894 in Chattanooga.

Died September 26th, 1937 at 43 years old

Mahalia Jackson

Born October 26th, 1911 in New Orleans.

Died January 27th, 1972 at 60 years old

Minnie Pearl

Born October 25th, 1912 in Centerville.

Died March 4th, 1996 at 83 years old

Miriam Makeba

Born March 4th, 1932 in Johannesburg.

Died November 10th, 2008 at 76 years old

Ella Fitzgerald

Born April 25th, 1918 in Newport News.

Died August 15th, 1996 at 78 years old