Helen Humes

American jazz and blues singer (1913–1981)
Person human Q129252
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Helen Humes

Summary

Helen Humes is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Louisville[2]. She was born on June 23, 1913[3]. She died in Santa Monica[4]. She died on September 9, 1981[5]. She worked as a jazz musician[6], singer[7], and composer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Helen Humes was born in Louisville[2].
  • Helen Humes died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Helen Humes was born on June 23, 1913[3].
  • Helen Humes died on September 9, 1981[5].
  • Helen Humes died on September 13, 1981[10].
  • Helen Humes is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[11].
  • Helen Humes held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Helen Humes is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Helen Humes worked as a jazz musician[6].
  • Helen Humes worked as a singer[7].
  • Helen Humes worked as a composer[8].
  • Helen Humes is recorded as female[14].
  • Helen Humes's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Helen Humes's genre is jazz[16].
  • Helen Humes's genre is blues[17].
  • Helen Humes's record label is recorded as Decca[18].
  • Helen Humes's record label is recorded as Contemporary Records[19].
  • Helen Humes's Commons category is recorded as Helen Humes[20].
  • The cause of death was cancer[21].
  • Helen Humes was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Helen Humes's family name is recorded as Humes[23].
  • Helen Humes's given name is recorded as Helen[24].
  • Helen Humes's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Helen Humes's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • Helen Humes's instrument is recorded as piano[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Helen Humes's place of birth was Louisville[2]. She was born on June 23, 1913[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician[6], singer[7], and composer[8].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 9, 1981[5] and September 13, 1981[10]. Helen Humes died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was cancer[21]. Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Helen Humes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

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 jazz musician[6], singer[7], and composer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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