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Sunday 16 February 2020

Edmonia Henderson

Edmonia Henderson (c. 1898 or 1900 – February 17, 1947)

Blues Singer, Edmonia Henderson, worked throughout the 1920's in Vaudeville and recorded 14 songs in 2 years (1924 to 1926). She became an Evangelist in 1928 and continued on as a Reverend until her death in 1947. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Nobody else will do and Brownskin man

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonia_Henderson
Background information 
Birth nameJennie Katherine Edmonia Henderson[1]or
Edmonia Kath Landen[2]
Also known asCatherine Henderson[3]
The Melodious Blues Singer[4]
Bornc. 1898 or 1900
Jefferson County,Kentucky, United States (possible)
DiedFebruary 17, 1947 (age about 47–49)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresClassic female blues
Occupation(s)Singer (contralto),[5]evangelist
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1920s
LabelsVocalionOkeh,Paramount

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