Estelle Yancey | |
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Birth name | Estella Harris |
Also known as | Estelle "Mama" Yancey |
Born | Cairo, Illinois, United States | January 1, 1896
Died | April 19, 1986 Chicago, Illinois, United States | (aged 90)
Genres | Blues, boogie-woogie |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1950s–1980s |
Labels | Atlantic |
Estelle "Mama" Yancey (January 1, 1896 – April 19, 1986) was an American blues singer.[1] She was nominated four times for Blues Music Awards as Traditional Blues Female Artist.[2]