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Showing posts with label Classic Female Blues Singer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Classic Female Blues Singer. Show all posts

Friday, 6 March 2020

Martha Copeland

Martha Copeland (born c. 1891–1894; date of death unknown)

"Everybody's Mama", Classic Female Blues Singer, Martha Copeland, was active between 1923 and 1928. She was signed to Columbia Records and recorded 34 songs, but failed to gain great commercial success. The remaining years of her life is undocumented and her year of death is unknown. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Second hand daddy and Papa if you can't do better

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Copeland
Background information 
Birth nameMartha Williams(possible)
Also known asEverybody's Mammy
Bornc. 1891–1894(possible)
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
DiedUnknown
GenresClassic female blues, gospel[1]
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1923–1928
LabelsColumbia, Okeh,Victor

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 blues, jazz
Occupation(s)Vocalist
Years active1920s–1930s
LabelsParamount, Victor,Columbia, Vocalion,Ajax, Pathe & Perfect, Brunswick,Silvertone,Emerson, Banner, Oriole, Regal, Domino, Edison, Marathon
Associated actsFletcher Henderson