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Ranked #449 of The Greatest Artists
Person
Country: US
Born: 1894
Died: 1937
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith was an American blues singer active in the 1920s and 1930s, known for a powerful, emotive voice and an authoritative delivery. Her style blended classic blues forms with elements of jazz and vaudeville, featuring expressive phrasing and a strong sense of rhythm. She made numerous recordings in the 1920s with prominent accompanists, and her performances and recordings influenced later blues and jazz vocalists. She died in 1937.
Greatest Albums
Greatest Songs
| # | Title | Artists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down Hearted Blues | Bessie Smith |
| 2 | St. Louis Blues | Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong |
| 3 | Empty Bed Blues | Bessie Smith |
