Classic Female Blues Spotlight
Women began recording the blues in the 1920s. Led by singers like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, they produced a string of early hits that were markedly sassy and confident in tone. Later artists like Billie Holiday toned down the sass a bit, but sang...More
Classic Female Blues Key Tracks
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1. St. Louis Blues | Bessie Smith |
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2. Crazy Blues | Mamie Smith |
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3. Why Was I Born? | Dinah Washington |
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4. Them There Eyes | Hadda Brooks |
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5. I'm A Woman | Koko Taylor |
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6. When The Levee Breaks | Memphis Minnie |
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