Bessie Smith
Blues singer who dazzled audiences in the 1920s
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Feb 29, 2024 • 47min
The Black Female Entertainers of the 1920s
Explore the lives of Black female entertainers in the 1920s, including Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, and Josephine Baker. Learn about the struggles and triumphs they faced, the impact of jazz and blues on their music, and their defiance of societal norms to pursue fame and success in the entertainment industry.
