Sophie Tucker — singer with roots in the Russian Empire
Sophie Tucker (born Sonya Kalish) was a Ukrainian-born American singer and comedian who became one of the biggest entertainment stars of the early 20th century. Known as 'The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas,' her powerful voice, risqué humour, and electrifying stage presence made her a pioneer of American popular entertainment.
Tracing the roots — Tulchyn (Ukr)
Born in Tulchyn (Russian Empire, now Ukraine) in 1886 and arriving in America as a baby, Tucker built her career from immigrant poverty in Hartford, Connecticut to international stardom. Her signature song Some of These Days became one of the first million-selling records, and she played a role in virtually every era of American popular entertainment from vaudeville to the Las Vegas era.
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Tulchyn (Ukr). At the time, this region lay within the Russian Empire, which spanned from Poland to the Pacific.