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Performing arts. Salome Bey, singer, actor, songwriter. Canada's matriarch of the blues, Bey is renowned for her gospel, jazz and musical theatre perf(...)
Performing arts. Salome Bey, singer, actor, songwriter. Canada's matriarch of the blues, Bey is renowned for her gospel, jazz and musical theatre perf(...)

Performing arts. Salome Bey, singer, actor, songwriter. Canada's matriarch of the blues, Bey is renowned for her gospel, jazz and musical theatre perf(...)

Date9/5/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Performing arts. Salome Bey, singer, actor, songwriter. Canada's matriarch of the blues, Bey is renowned for her gospel, jazz and musical theatre performances. Born in Newark, N.J., Bey, 50, made her first appearance in Toronto in 1961 and three years later made this country her home. Her powerful presence - and activist spirit - have been embraced here ever since. [Incomplete]
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Object NumberTSPA_0032691F
      American-Born singer Salome Bey will be performing in the musical Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, which opens June 14 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre fo(...)
      American-Born singer Salome Bey will be performing in the musical Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, which opens June 14 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre fo(...)
      Bey, Salome
      6/1/1973
      Howard Matthews, husband of blues singer Salome Bey, outside his restaurant
      Howard Matthews, husband of blues singer Salome Bey, outside his restaurant
      Bey, Salome
      5/5/1978
      Singer Salome Bey, who takes part in the Toronto Arts Against Apartheid Festival at the Copa on Wednesday night, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
      Singer Salome Bey, who takes part in the Toronto Arts Against Apartheid Festival at the Copa on Wednesday night, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
      Bey, Salome
      5/23/1986
      Salome Bey has been building a jazz reputation ever since she came here to marry Howard Matthews, a partner in the Underground Railroad restaurant. Bi(...)
      Salome Bey has been building a jazz reputation ever since she came here to marry Howard Matthews, a partner in the Underground Railroad restaurant. Bi(...)
      Bey, Salome
      8/18/1969
      Salome Bey has been building a jazz reputation ever since she came hee to marry Howard Matthews, a partner in the Underground Railroad restaurant. Bil(...)
      Salome Bey has been building a jazz reputation ever since she came hee to marry Howard Matthews, a partner in the Underground Railroad restaurant. Bil(...)
      Bey, Salome
      8/21/1969
      Singer Salome Bey and her husband Howard Matthews try to get lots of rest before skating with their daughter
      Singer Salome Bey and her husband Howard Matthews try to get lots of rest before skating with their daughter
      Bey, Salome
      11/16/1978
      Salome Bey Matthews, singer-actress wears her hair braided in circle patterns with a dramatic top knot
      Salome Bey Matthews, singer-actress wears her hair braided in circle patterns with a dramatic top knot
      Bey, Salome
      8/19/1975
      Threepenny Opera. Salome Bey stars in Brecht-Weill Musical
      Threepenny Opera. Salome Bey stars in Brecht-Weill Musical
      Bey, Salome
      9/30/1981
      Salome Bey perches on piano for a Sunday performance of black musical revue at Basin St
      Salome Bey perches on piano for a Sunday performance of black musical revue at Basin St
      Bey, Salome
      1/14/1979
      Singer Salome Bey with daughter Tuku, 2 1/2
      Singer Salome Bey with daughter Tuku, 2 1/2
      Bey, Salome
      8/18/1969
      Singer Salome Bey, who opens at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room Monday for a week, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
      Singer Salome Bey, who opens at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room Monday for a week, scored 12 out of 15 on our quiz
      Bey, Salome
      2/4/1981
      Vintage Fashion: Singer Salome Bey wears antique dress, Chinese silk jacket
      Vintage Fashion: Singer Salome Bey wears antique dress, Chinese silk jacket
      Bey, Salome
      4/21/1992