Upbringing
True or False:
Bessie Smith’s parents passed away when she was nine.
True!
what is a song that she made?
Down hearted blues
Which musicians did she collaborated with in some of her recordings?
Fletcher Henderson and Louise Armstrong
What type of Grammy did she win?
Lifetime achievement Grammy
What year was she born?
1894
Where was she born?
Tennesse
What song did you draw to?
St.Louis blues
Which musician/jazz singer mentored her?
Ma Rainey
What was the movie about her life called?
Bessie
What did she die from?
Injuries from a car accident
How many siblings did she have?
6
What is a song she made?
Nobody knows you when you’re down and out
Which show did she travel with at a young age.
A traveling minstrel show
What was she known as after her death?
The Empress of blues
What age did she debut?
9 years old
What did she do to support her family(money wise)?
Perform on the street.
What is a song she made?
Careless love blues
which genre did she leave a big impact on?
Blues
What addiction did she struggle with?
Alcoholism
Who raised her when she was younger?
Her aunt.
what is a song she made
Empty bed blues
Who played Bessie in Bessie the film
Queen Latifah
How many recordings did she make in all?
160