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Monday 17 February 2020

Tribute Mondays: Rosa Henderson

Rosa Henderson (November 24, 1896 – April 6, 1968)

Vaudeville Entertainer and Classic Blues Singer, Rosa Henderson, was active during the Harlem Renaissance era. She had a 9 year run that included over 100 Recordings under varying names and on various Labels. She worked on the Vaudeville scene and also performed on Broadway. She died of an heart attack  in 1968. Thanks for your contribution Miss Henderson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Do that thing (with Fletcher Henderson), I'm broke fooling with you and So long to you and the Blues (1923)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Henderson

Background information 
Birth nameRosa Deschamps
BornNovember 24, 1896
Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1968(aged 71)
Roosevelt Island, New York
GenresClassic female bluesjazz
Occupation(s)Vocalist
Years active1920s–1930s
LabelsParamountVictor,ColumbiaVocalion,AjaxPathe & PerfectBrunswick,Silvertone,EmersonBanner, Oriole, Regal, DominoEdison, Marathon
Associated actsFletcher Henderson

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