June Tyson (February 5, 1936 – November 24, 1992) was an American singer, violinist, and dancer who performed with bandleader Sun Ra. Biography A native of Albemarle, North Carolina, Tyson worked in Harlem during the 1960s as a singer. She met pianist Sun Ra and became the only woman in his band, the Arkestra. Tyson also worked as the band's costume designer, choreographer, and violinist. She married a member of the crew who designed lighting and sound. Their home in Harlem became a regular stop for members of the band. References 1936 births 1992 deaths People from Albemarle, North Carolina American jazz singers American women jazz singers American jazz violinists Sun Ra Arkestra members 20th-century American violinists 20th-century American singers 20th-century American women singers Jazz musicians from North Carolina