The Joy of Black Women in Music History - #ShavonGrooves #1 #Mamie Smith #28DaysofQueenVibes
I am not a fan of Black History being relegated to 1 month. But I do love black music and enjoy celebrating Blackwomxnhood. So I am reclaiming the would-be tokenizing Feb. as a 28 celebration of Black Womxn an the grooves when have created. Join in enjoying the vibes of 28 Black Womxn in music. Starting with the first Black woman to be a recording artist. 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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