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By: Katelyn

By: Katelyn. BESSIE SMITH!. Bessie smith birth. Born A pril 15 1894 She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was referred as a empress of the blues. Most popular female singer of twenties and thirties . Bessie smith Her life!. Was a blues artists and singer,

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By: Katelyn

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  1. By: Katelyn BESSIE SMITH!

  2. Bessie smith birth • Born April 15 1894 • She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. • She was referred as a empress of the blues. • Most popular female singer of twenties and thirties

  3. Bessie smith Her life! • Was a blues artists and singer, • She had a problem with alcohol, • Was a violent woman, • She lost her husband over death, • She sang with Louise Armstrong.

  4. Bessie smith • She signed with Colombia records, • “Down Hearted Blues” was a big success, • “Back Water Blues” Was a popular song, • “Any Woman's Blues and.” • “Baby doll” ,with Louis Armstrong

  5. Bessie smith • Hired as a dancer • Bessie smith had 2 kids • Was a part time Baptist preacher

  6. Bessie smith • Jazz artist Louise Armstrong • Recorded with john Hammond • Died at 42 • Was addicted to alcohol • Died September 27 1937

  7. Bibliography http://www.biography.com/people/bessie-smith-9486520 www.redhotjazz.com/bessie.html http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/smit-bes.htm http://rockhall.com/inductees/bessie-smith/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Smith

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