Mae Barnes | |
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| Birth name | Edith Mae Stith |
| Born | January 23, 1907 (uncertain) New York City, United States |
| Died | December 13, 1996 (aged 89) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, blues, show tunes |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, entertainer |
| Years active | 1919–1980s |
Mae Barnes (born Edith Mae Stith, possibly January 23, 1907 – December 13, 1996) was an American jazz singer, dancer and comic entertainer. She was responsible for introducing the Charleston dance to Broadway in the 1924 revue Runnin' Wild. After her career as a dancer ended, she became a successful nightclub singer and recording artist.