Bessie Smith - Empress Of The Blues 1923-33 (Ofgv) [LP] WEA Europe Frankincense By The Pound

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Bessie Smith - Empress Of The Blues 1923-33 (Ofgv) [LP] WEA Europe Frankincense By The PoundBessie Smith, "The Empress Of The Blues", a uniquely powerful, soulful and uncompromising blues singer, was an originator and a star. She became one of the highest paid Black performers of her time, influencing fellow blues and jazz singers for generations to come and helping transform the record industry. After treading the vaudeville boards in the 1910's alongside Ma Rainey, Smith rose to the top and was picked up by a struggling Columbia Records.