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Saturday Open Thread | Classic Blues Week! | Bessie Smith

Posted on May 16, 2015 by rikyrah

Today’s featured blues artist is Bessie Smith. Be sure to catch the HBO Special tonight starring Queen Latifah, as the late, great Ms. Bessie Smith! Wiki: Bessie Smith (April 15, 1894 – September 26, 1937) was an American blues singer. … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Wednesday Open Thread | Blues Week

Posted on June 29, 2011 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone!  3 Chics hopes you’re enjoying Blues week with Ms. Besssie Smith.

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