Bessie smith

Explore the fascinating life and enduring legacy of Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues. Discover her influential music, powerful voice, and impact on the world of blues and jazz.

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Bessie Smith by John Glines

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BESSIE SMITH

Blues singer Bessie Smith poses for a portrait circa 1924. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

These 7 Famous People Died In Mississippi…And Here's Exactly Where It Happened

From the wife of a president to musical legends, Mississippi is the final resting place of some pretty famous people.

Bessie Smith. 1936

Bessie Smith, 'The Empress of the Blues', photographed by Carl Van Vechten in February 1936, a year before she died in an auto accident in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Bessie Smith, from the unrealized portfolio "Noble Black Women: The Harlem Renaissance and After"

Bessie Smith, from the unrealized portfolio

Celebrating Bessie Smith: “Empress of the Blues” | In The Muse

American blues singer Bessie Smith, New York City, New York, circa...

American blues singer Bessie Smith, New York City, New York, circa 1925.

Bessie Smith's voice rings out loud and clear on Columbia 14527

Is it talent or is it studio technology? In the case of Bessie Smith's recording of ‘Blue Spirit Blues’ on the Columbia label, the answer is a bit of both.

121 Bessie Smith Photos & High Res Pictures

Browse Getty Images’ premium collection of high-quality, authentic Bessie Smith stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Bessie Smith stock photos are available in a variety of sizes and formats to fit your needs.

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Bessie smith

Bessie Smith by John Glines

bessie smith images | Bessie Smith photo - John Glines photos at pbase.com

Alfred Stieglitz

BESSIE SMITH

Blues singer Bessie Smith poses for a portrait circa 1924. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

These 7 Famous People Died In Mississippi…And Here's Exactly Where It Happened

From the wife of a president to musical legends, Mississippi is the final resting place of some pretty famous people.

Bessie Smith. 1936

Bessie Smith, 'The Empress of the Blues', photographed by Carl Van Vechten in February 1936, a year before she died in an auto accident in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Bessie Smith, from the unrealized portfolio "Noble Black Women: The Harlem Renaissance and After"

Bessie Smith, from the unrealized portfolio

Celebrating Bessie Smith: “Empress of the Blues” | In The Muse

American blues singer Bessie Smith, New York City, New York, circa...

American blues singer Bessie Smith, New York City, New York, circa 1925.

Bessie Smith's voice rings out loud and clear on Columbia 14527

Is it talent or is it studio technology? In the case of Bessie Smith's recording of ‘Blue Spirit Blues’ on the Columbia label, the answer is a bit of both.

121 Bessie Smith Photos & High Res Pictures

Browse Getty Images’ premium collection of high-quality, authentic Bessie Smith stock photos, royalty-free images, and pictures. Bessie Smith stock photos are available in a variety of sizes and formats to fit your needs.