Salome Bey

Salome Bey
Background information
Born(1933-10-10)October 10, 1933
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2020(2020-08-08) (aged 86)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresSoul, Jazz, Gospel
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentVocalist
Years active1964–2011
Formerly ofHorace Silver, Andy Bey

Salome Bey CM (October 10, 1933 – August 8, 2020) was a U.S.-born Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and actress who lived in Toronto, Ontario, from 1966.

In 2005, she was made an honorary Member of the Order of Canada. In 2022 she was honoured by Canada Post with a commemorative postage stamp for her contributions to Canadian music and theatre.