February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story On February 21, 1901, Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues,” was born. With her powerful voice... Read More
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February 16: Ma Rainey 2 min read A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Mother of Blues Story Ma Rainey, born in 1886, is often called the “Mother of the Blues.”... Read More
Music: Are the Blues All Washed Up? | 1978-1-4 An insanely optimistic man once said “slavery in America was not all bad.” After all, he declared, “Out of slavery came jazz and out of... Read More
Birthday Congratulations Legendary Bluesier Howlin’ Wolf Howlin’ Wolf, born Chester Arthur Burnett on June 10, 1910 was a legendary African-American blues singer and harmonica player. His powerful vocals and unique style... Read More