Bessie Smith influenced alot of people for example from Mahalia Jackson to Mary J. Blige. She gave the music its raw, regal poignancy and marketability. Her feverish growls and testifying delivery has informed nearly every facet of African-American music. Incorporating a full arsenal of talent singing, dancing, and slapstick comedy Bessie was a consummate entertainer.
Friday, November 21, 2008
7th Anotation
"Bessie Smith fron NPR." nrp.org. 21 Nov 2008 .
Bessie Smith influenced alot of people for example from Mahalia Jackson to Mary J. Blige. She gave the music its raw, regal poignancy and marketability. Her feverish growls and testifying delivery has informed nearly every facet of African-American music. Incorporating a full arsenal of talent singing, dancing, and slapstick comedy Bessie was a consummate entertainer.
Bessie Smith influenced alot of people for example from Mahalia Jackson to Mary J. Blige. She gave the music its raw, regal poignancy and marketability. Her feverish growls and testifying delivery has informed nearly every facet of African-American music. Incorporating a full arsenal of talent singing, dancing, and slapstick comedy Bessie was a consummate entertainer.
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