Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith (1894–1937) was an American street artist, musician and singer.
Also recorded as The Empress of the Blues; Empress of the Blues.
Overview
Born at Chattanooga in 1894, died at Clarksdale in 1937.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are blues, jazz and classic female blues. The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance. Ma Rainey is recorded as an influence.
Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and National Women's Hall of Fame.
Sources
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“Bessie Smith”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q93349: Bessie Smith
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