Mamie Smith
About Mamie Smith
Mamie Smith was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist, and actress. As a vaudeville singer she performed in multiple styles, including jazz and blues. In 1920, she entered blues history as the first African American artist to make vocal blues recordings. Born : May 26, 1891 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Died : September 16, 1946 in New York City, New York.
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Discography
Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 4: 16 August 1923 to 1942 (1995)
Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 2: c. 18 August 1921 to Early May 1922 (1995)
Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 3: C. Early May 1922 to 15 August 1923 (1995)
Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 1: 1920 - 1921 (1995)
Crazy Blues: The Best Of (2004)
