On this edition of
In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with the late Phyllis Hyman. Devoted fans of the late singer describe her as a songstress extraordinaire with a no-nonsense attitude, and a lavish, larger than life stage persona. Deep-voiced and statuesque, Hyman sang with a life affirming energy and emotional intensity found in few other female vocalists. Born in Pittsburgh in 1949 and raised in Philadelphia, her professional career began in New York city where, during an engagement, she was spotted by producer Norman Connors and contemporaries Jean Carne and Roberta Flack among others. Hyman was immediately offered a guest appearance on Connors' 'You Are My Starship' album (1976), which included her classic rendition of 'Betcha By Golly Wow’. On June 30, 1995, Hyman committed suicide. She was 45 years old.
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Posted By: John L. Hanson Jr.
Thursday, July 1st 2010 at 11:49AM
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