Bessie Smith

About

Bessie Smith (1894–1937) was an American blues singer known as the "Empress of the Blues". One of the most popular performers of the 1920s and 1930s, she recorded classics such as "Downhearted Blues" and profoundly shaped the development of blues and jazz vocals.

Upcoming · 1

Queens Sing the Blue Notes: A Tribute to Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington, Etta James, Janis Joplin

Wed 19.8. 20:00 in 2 days Reduta Jazz Club, Prague

A tribute to legendary blues divas Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington, Etta James, and Janis Joplin featuring live performances and intimate stories in Europe's oldest jazz club.

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Where they play · 1

Reduta Jazz Club

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🎤 Bessie Smith