On June 30, 1995, the world lost one of the most emotionally resonant and vocally gifted soul singers of her generation. Phyllis Hyman, known for her rich contralto, commanding stage presence, and ...
If you’ve ever listened to a Phyllis Hyman song and not been rocked to your core, then clearly you have never endured the pain of a broken heart. With the exception of some blues singers, Hyman is ...
“I’m tired. I’m tired. Those of you that I love, know who you are. May God bless you.” Those were Phyllis Hyman’s final words, written in a simple note before she took her own life on June 30, 1995.