Ruthie Foster | |
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 Foster performing at The Living Room in New York City; January 24, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 10, 1964 Gause, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, folk, gospel blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Blue Corn Music, M.O.D. Records |
| Website | Ruthie Foster.com |
Ruthie Cecelia Foster (born February 10, 1964)[1] is an American singer-songwriter of blues and folk music. She mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. She has often been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin.[2] Foster has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards for Best Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Album.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 297. ISBN 978-0313344237.
- ^ "The Many Lives of Jazz Musician Ruthie Foster". The Charleston Gazette. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
In her 48 years, blues singer Ruthie Foster has lived a couple of different lives.