Mamie Smith (May 26, 1883 - September 16, 1946) was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist and actress, and appeared in several motion pictures late in her career. As a vaudeville singer she performed a number of styles including jazz and blues. She entered blues history by being the first African American to make vocal blues recordings in 1920. Smith was born Mamie Robinson in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wikipedia
Mamie Smith was the first to record blues songs in 1920 with her versions of Perry Bradford's " Crazy Blues ", and " It' s Right Here for You " on Okeh Records. www.redhotjazz.com/mamie.html
Mamie Smith Go To Discography Biography Classic Blues Singers Queen of the Blues " Smith was born on May 26, 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. physics.lunet.edu/blues/Mamie_Smith.html
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