Bessie Smith

vocals · 1892–1937 · Chattanooga

"Empress of the Blues". Born in 1892 or 1894, depending on the source.

Styles

• Classic blues (women singers)
• Blues, spirituals, work songs

Landmark tracks

• Downhearted Blues (1923)
• St. Louis Blues (1925)

Sources

• EN : Bessie Smith

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