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Showing posts with label classic blues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classic blues. Show all posts

Sunday, 26 January 2020

Fannie May Goosby

Fannie May Goosby (born 1902, died after 1934)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Pianist and Songwriter, Fannie May Goosby, Recorded her own material, beginning in 1923. She released much loved songs up to 1928 and disappeared around 1934. There is no documentation of her later life. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Grievous Blues, Fortune teller Blues, Stormy night Blues and Goosby Blues

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

Background information 
Also known asFannie Mae Goosby
Born1902
Possibly Pinehurst, Georgia, United States
DiedAfter 1934
GenresClassic female blues
Occupation(s)Singer, pianist, songwriter
InstrumentsVocalspiano
Years active1923–1928
LabelsOkehBrunswick

Friday, 24 January 2020

Viola McCoy

Viola McCoy (c. 1900 – c. 1956)

Classic Female Blues Singer, Viola McCoy, had a tenure between the early 1920's and 1930's. She began in the Sparks Circus and then moved on to Cabaret. She recorded under numerous names and for various Labels. In her latter years she owned Jack's Cabaret and a Night Club. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Long lost Mama, Git going and Triflin' Blues (as Amanda Brown)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola_McCoy
Background information
Name: Amanda Brown 
c. 1900 - c. 1956
Origin: Mississippi, US
Labels: Gennett, Vocalion, Columbia Records

Monday, 13 January 2020

Tribute Mondays: Lucille Hegamin

Lucille Nelson Hegamin (Nov. 29, 1894 – Mar. 1, 1970)

Blues Singer and Entertainer, Lucille Hegamin, worked between 1910 and 1934, and then again between 1961 and 1962, after returning from working as a Nurse. She began touring in Minstrel shows at aged 15 and worked in Cabaret for a while. She was the second African-American Blues Singer to Record in 1920 and continued on recording numerous singles. She died in 1970; thanks for your contribution Mrs. Hegamin, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Arkansas Blues, Jazz me Blues and St. Louis Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Hegamin
Background information 
Birth nameLucille Nelson
BornNovember 29, 1894
Macon, Georgia,United States
DiedMarch 1, 1970(aged 75)
New York, United States
GenresClassic female blues
Occupation(s)Singer, entertainer
Years active1910–1934; 1961–1962