5.9 - Bessie Smith
Death By Music Podcast
English - May 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB - ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMusic History Music death by music music music history true crime death concerts Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Bessie was considered the Empress of the Blues, paving the way for black women and LGBTQ+ in the Jazz Age. She overcame an incredibly rough childhood and went on to become one of the greatest singers of her era.