Sara Martin and Sallie Martin were both great singers, and there is often confusion as to which is whom. Sara was one of the original Blues Divas, glamorous women who dominated Blues music in the early 20s. Sara had dozens of hit records but had already retired when Sallie rose to prominence in the 30s. Sallie earned her title as The Mother of Gospel music as a huge force in the development of Gospel Choirs, and recorded with her own Singers in the 50s. Sara also sang Gospel music well into the 50s, but only in her local church. Sallie would have thought it a terrible sin to sing the Blues.
One thing they did share is a significant date. Sara Martin was born on June 18th 1884, and Sallie Martin passed away on June 18th 1988.
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