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Trixie Smith
18,573 listeners
Trixie Smith (1895 – September 21, 1943) was an African-American blues singer, recording artist, vaudeville entertainer, and actress. She m… read moreTrixie Smith (1895 – September 21, 1943) was an African-American blues singer, recording artist, vaudeville entertainer, and actress. She made four dozen recordings. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Smith came from a middle class-bac… read moreTrixie Smith (1895 – September 21, 1943) was an African-American blues singer, recording artist, vaudeville entertainer, and actress. She made four dozen recordings. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Smith came from a middle class-background. She attended Selma University in Alabama before mov… read more -
Bea Foote
5,082 listeners
Bea Foote (née Beatrice Harrisson, later Pugh) (v) (South Carolina, September 3, 1896—presumably New York, after 1938) was an American sing… read moreBea Foote (née Beatrice Harrisson, later Pugh) (v) (South Carolina, September 3, 1896—presumably New York, after 1938) was an American singer, who sported that strong vibrato which characterized many female blues singers of the period. F… read moreBea Foote (née Beatrice Harrisson, later Pugh) (v) (South Carolina, September 3, 1896—presumably New York, after 1938) was an American singer, who sported that strong vibrato which characterized many female blues singers of the period. Foote had a matter of fact delivery eschewing a "down in… read more -
Calvin Boze
8,200 listeners
Calvin Boze (b. Houston, Texas, 1916 - d. Los Angeles, 1970) was an American trumpeter and bandleader best known for his recordings at the … read moreCalvin Boze (b. Houston, Texas, 1916 - d. Los Angeles, 1970) was an American trumpeter and bandleader best known for his recordings at the turn of the 1950s. He began playing in a high school band which also featured Illinois Jacquet, Ar… read moreCalvin Boze (b. Houston, Texas, 1916 - d. Los Angeles, 1970) was an American trumpeter and bandleader best known for his recordings at the turn of the 1950s. He began playing in a high school band which also featured Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, and singer Charles Brown. He went on to play in t… read more -
Papa Lightfoot
4,868 listeners
Papa Lightfoot (March 2, 1924 – November 28, 1971), born George Lightfoot, was an American blues musician. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, he… read morePapa Lightfoot (March 2, 1924 – November 28, 1971), born George Lightfoot, was an American blues musician. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, he recorded several sessions in his late twenties – for Peacock Records in 1949 (which were never is… read morePapa Lightfoot (March 2, 1924 – November 28, 1971), born George Lightfoot, was an American blues musician. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, he recorded several sessions in his late twenties – for Peacock Records in 1949 (which were never issued), Sultan Records in 1950, Aladdin Records in 1952, and … read more -
Nappy Brown
22,184 listeners
Nappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical … read moreNappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including … read moreNappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including the Heavenly Lights. Nappy's singing eventually brought… read more -
Camille Howard
10,551 listeners
Camille Howard (b 29 March 1914, Galveston, Texas – d 10 March 1993, Los Angeles) was an American R&B pianist and singer. She was the … read moreCamille Howard (b 29 March 1914, Galveston, Texas – d 10 March 1993, Los Angeles) was an American R&B pianist and singer. She was the pianist in Roy Milton's band, the Solid Senders. Based in part on this success, she also had… read moreCamille Howard (b 29 March 1914, Galveston, Texas – d 10 March 1993, Los Angeles) was an American R&B pianist and singer. She was the pianist in Roy Milton's band, the Solid Senders. Based in part on this success, she also had a solo career. She stopped recording in the 1950s. View wiki -
Lil Johnson
9,487 listeners
Lil Johnson (dates and places of birth and death unknown) was an African American singer who recorded bawdy blues and hokum songs in the 19… read moreLil Johnson (dates and places of birth and death unknown) was an African American singer who recorded bawdy blues and hokum songs in the 1920s and 1930s. Her origins and early life are not known. She first recorded in Chicago in 1929, ac… read moreLil Johnson (dates and places of birth and death unknown) was an African American singer who recorded bawdy blues and hokum songs in the 1920s and 1930s. Her origins and early life are not known. She first recorded in Chicago in 1929, accompanied by pianists Montana Taylor and Charles Avery on fi… read more -
Earl Bostic
22,590 listeners
Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist. Bostic was born in Tulsa, Oklah… read moreEarl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist. Bostic was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He turned professional at age 18 when he joined Terrence Holder's band. He made his firs… read moreEarl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist. Bostic was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He turned professional at age 18 when he joined Terrence Holder's band. He made his first recording with Lionel Hampton in 1942 where he played alon… read more -
Miss Sophie Lee
804 listeners
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Miss Sophie Lee moved to New Orleans in 2001 in search of its rich musical and culinary culture. She q… read moreBorn and raised in the Chicago area, Miss Sophie Lee moved to New Orleans in 2001 in search of its rich musical and culinary culture. She quickly found Frenchmen Street and the New Orleans Jazz Vipers who along with Bart Ramsey, collabor… read moreBorn and raised in the Chicago area, Miss Sophie Lee moved to New Orleans in 2001 in search of its rich musical and culinary culture. She quickly found Frenchmen Street and the New Orleans Jazz Vipers who along with Bart Ramsey, collaborated with her on her first New Orleans self-titled CD in 200… read more -
Roy Milton
29,213 listeners
Roy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader. Milton’s grandmother was a Native Ame… read moreRoy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader. Milton’s grandmother was a Native American. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and grew up on a reservation before moving to Tulsa. He … read moreRoy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader. Milton’s grandmother was a Native American. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and grew up on a reservation before moving to Tulsa. He joined the Ernie Fields band in the late 1920s as singer and… read more