Arabella Fields

Arabella Fields (née Sarah Arabella Middleton, also known as "Belle Fields, the Black Nightingale"; January 31, 1879 – after 1933) was an African-American singer. She moved to Europe in 1894 and is thought to be among the first black-American artists to record in Europe, making recordings of songs by Stephen Foster. She spoke five languages and was successful with European audiences singing lieder and yodeling.

Not to be confused with the American film actress Arabella Field.
Arabella Fields
Fields around 1910 in a German folk outfit
Background information
Birth nameSarah Arabella Middleton
Born(1879-01-31)31 January 1879
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died1930s
GenresSpirituals, German folk music, Lieder, traditional pop
Occupation(s)Vedette, singer, dancer, actress
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1894–33
LabelsAnker Phonogramm Rekords
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