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Overview
Recaptures the lives and times of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and the other legendary women who made blues music a vital part of American culture. The film brings together for the first time dozens of rare, classic renditions of the early blues.
Director
Christine Dall
Production
Calliope Films
Cast
V
Vinie Burrows
Self - Narrator (voice)
K
Koko Taylor
Self
D
Danny Barker
Self
Mae Barnes
Self
D
Doll Thomas
Self
C
Chris Albertson
Self
S
Sammy Price
Self
I
Ida Goodson
Self
B
Blue Lu Barker
Self
A
Alberta Hunter
Self
