Bessie Smith
What is Bessie Smith known as? (Her 'nickname')
Empress of the Blues
What is Billie Holiday known as? (Her 'nickname')
Lady Day
What is Ma Rainey known as? (Her 'nickname')
Mother of the Blues
What is Nommo
Naming forces that are harmful you calling out forces that harm you
Name one challenge Bessie faced?
Economic
or
Racial discrimination
What does "Strange Fruit" address?
Protests the lynching of Black Americans
How does Megan Stallion's songs relate to Ma Rainey?
Preaching
OR
Intersectional feminism
What does the blues call and response structure do?
Allows listeners to not become passive
Who played Bessie Smith in the HBO film representing her life?
Queen Latifah
What is the main emotion Billie focuses on in her songs?
Love
What sexuality is shown in "Prove It On me Blues?"
Lesbianism
What century did blues music originate?
20th century