April 15th is Bessie Smith Day!!! "Jazz and blues vocalist Bessie Smith's powerful, soulful voice won her countless fans and earned her the title 'Empress of the Blues'."
Take some time today to listen to at least one of her songs!Thank you Ms. Smith for all of your contributions and inspiration! Please click the link below and learn more about Bessie Smith. :-)
http://www.biography.com/people/bessie-smith-9486520
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZVD8QqNoak
"It's a long old road, but I know I'm gonna find the end." - Bessie Smith
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