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Roberta Martin | |
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Birth name | Roberta Evelyn Martin |
Born | Helena, Arkansas, U.S. | February 12, 1907
Origin | Mercy Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 1969 | (aged 61)
Genres | Gospel music |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, composer |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1930s–1969 |
Labels | Apollo, Savoy |
Formerly of | The Roberta Martin Singers |
Roberta Evelyn Martin (February 12, 1907 – January 18, 1969) was an American gospel composer, singer, pianist, arranger and choral organizer, helped launch the careers of many other gospel artists through her group, The Roberta Martin Singers.[1]