Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer. Nicknamed The Empress of the Blues, Smith was the most…
From Wikipedia: Born April 15, 1894 Chattanooga, Tennessee,United States Died September 26, 1937 (aged 43) Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States Genres Blues, Jazz Occupations Singer, actress…