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Bessie Smith
Blues vocalist Bessie Smith was one of the most popular American musicians of the 1920s and 30s. Even though her life was cut short by an automobile accident in 1937, her style continued to influence both blues and jazz singers for many years afterward. Please direct all questions regarding "The Empress of the Blues" into this category.
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What were Bessie Smith's contributions?
She was the best singer for the Blues and she died in a car accident
Did Bessie Smith work with Louis Armstrong?
1. Ella Fitzgerald.
2. Frank Sinatra.
3. Bing Crosby.
Maybe others.
How did Bessie smith impact the Harlem renaissance?
She sung blues that inspired people to not be bothered by someone's opinion of you and to be yourself. Her music was so popular, it gave her the name "The Empress of Blues". She soon signed a contract with Columbia Records with a pay of 2000$/week. She soon could afford her own railroad car which protected her from racism. During the lean years, she couldn't receive the demanded pay so the company lost money. The company soon recovered during the swing era. Her journey ended on her way back from one of her performances in a car accident.
What are Bessie smith's politicals?
Bessie could have cared less about politics and in those days black weren't allowed to vote so it really didn't matter. Bessie was 100% show biz and loved life and loved having a good time. She didn't care about politics. She couldn't read and write well either so unless she was told something she didn't read about the latest political aspects in the newspaper.
What was Bessie Smith's impact on the world?
Bessie Smith was famous during the 1920s, also known as the "Jazz Age".
What was the name of Bessie Smiths first record?
Bunches! Too many to mention. She was the most popular female blues artist of the 1920's. Look up a discography of Bessie.
Her first record was a huge smash success, "Downhearted Blues".
When did Bessie smith became famous?
Why Was Bessie Smith Famous
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She was famous for blues singing in the 1920's. She was the most popular female blues artist of the 1920's. She began recording for Columbia records in 1923 but had been famous on the TOBA circuit for many years prior to that. She was a singer, dancer, comedian and had traveling shows but was most noted for her phenomenal voice. Columbia being a major label has the means and money to promote and produce Bessie's records. She was dubbed, "Empress of the Blues."
What are the names of Bessie smith's brothers and sisters?
her brothers name is Andrew but that's all i know srry
