Salome Bey

Birthplace

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Salome Bey, born in Newark, NJ, became “Canada’s First Lady of the Blues” after touring extensively as part of Andy & the Bey Sisters. Settling in Toronto in 1964, she achieved renown in music and theatre. Her credits include albums with Horace Silver, Broadway appearances, and her cabaret show "Indigo," earning her awards and a Grammy nomination. Bey contributed to humanitarian causes and the 1985 charity single “Tears Are Not Enough.” She received numerous honours, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Award. Despite battling dementia, Bey continued performing until her passing in a long-term care facility in 2020. Her legacy lives on through her daughters and her impactful contributions to Canadian arts and charity work.