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The little-known story of Mamie Smith, the first African American female singer who gained instant fame but died penniless
Mamie Smith, on record as the first Black female singer, released a record titled “Crazy Blues” in 1920, making her the first to record and release a Blues song.
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Mamie Smith made history in February 1920 when she ... influenced by the New Orleans jazz sound, concentrated on the 12-bar blues form and provided a platform for the new-style “shouters ...