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Bessie Smith

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Saint Louis Blues: The Landmark Composition of W. C. Handy

Saint Louis Blues: The Landmark Composition of W. C. Handy Saint Louis Blues (also known as "St. Louis Blues") is one of the most influential pieces in the history of American music. Comp...

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Bessie Smith: The Life and Legacy of the Empress of the Blues

Bessie Smith: The Life and Legacy of the Empress of the Blues During the vibrant era of the Jazz Age, one voice rose above the rest to define the sound of a generation. Bessie Smith, affe...

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