in 1993, she gave birth to twins, a boy named Conor and a girl named Ali. Both Issa Pointer and Ruth's granddaughter Sadako Pointer (born 1984) have performed as members of the Pointer Sisters. References External links 1946 births Living people The Pointer Sisters members 20th-century African-American women singers American contraltos American women singer-songwriters American rhythm and blues singer-songwriters American rhythm and blues singers Musicians from Oakland, California Ruth Singer-songwriters from California African-American songwriters 21st-century African-American people 21st-century African-American women United Service Organizations entertainers