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8 Bessie Smith Songs Every Modern Music Lover Should Hear: Blues Roots of Today’s Sound.

(ThyBlackMan.com) As the undisputed “Empress of the Blues,” Bessie Smith’s voice is a cornerstone of American music history. Her raw emotion, unwavering strength, and uncompromising style helped shape ...
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Story of the woman who built American music

Long before superstardom existed, Bessie Smith showed the world what it meant to be a legend. Born into poverty, she turned ...