Tribute Mondays: Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones

Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, (January 5, 1868 or 1869 – June 24, 1933)

Great Opera Singer, Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, performed consistently during the late 1800's, breaking racial lines. She died penniless. Thanks for your contribution Mrs. Jones, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Sissieretta Jones: From the Carnegie Hall

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_Sissieretta_Joyner_Jones

Background information
Birth name	Matilda Sissieretta Joyner
Also known as	The Black Patti
Born	January 5, 1868 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Died	June 24, 1933 (aged 65) Providence, Rhode Island
Genres	grand opera, light opera,popular music
Years active	1887–1915