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The little-known story of Mamie Smith, the first African American female singer who gained instant fame but died pennilessMamie 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.
Mamie Smith made history in February 1920 when she ... Memphis Minnie and Tampa Red, added horns, piano, bass, drums and even percussive washboard to the acoustic blues that had been played ...
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