February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar 2 min read African-American history Black History Month Blues Jazz February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar Ronald Bunn 11 months ago 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
February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar