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bessie smith

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  1. Smith, Bessie Smithnoun

    United States blues singer (1894-1937)

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  1. Bessie Smith

    Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer widely renowned during the Jazz Age. Nicknamed the "Empress of the Blues", she was the most popular female blues singer of the 1930s. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, she is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and was a major influence on fellow blues singers, as well as jazz vocalists.Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Smith was young when her parents died, and she and her six siblings survived by performing on street corners. She began touring and performed in a group that included Ma Rainey, and then went out on her own. Her successful recording career with Columbia Records began in 1923, but her performing career was cut short by a car crash that killed her at the age of 43.

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  1. bessie smith

    Bessie Smith was an American blues singer and one of the most popular female singers of the 1920s and 1930s. Often referred to as "The Empress of the Blues," she is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American music, known for her powerful vocal abilities and emotionally charged performances. In addition to her impact on blues music, Smith also played a crucial role in the development of jazz music.

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  1. Bessie Smith

    Bessie Smith was an American blues singer. Nicknamed The Empress of the Blues, Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. She is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and, along with Louis Armstrong, a major influence on other jazz vocalists.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bessie smith in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bessie smith in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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