The Complete Recordings, Volume 5

~ Release by Bessie Smith (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

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The second CD consists entirely of interviews with Smith's niece, Ruby Smith, which, while of secondary interest to the music, make for fascinating listening. In a gradual, rambling way, Ruby constructs an image of her famous aunt that reveals additional facets of the Empress of the Blues.

Annotation last modified on 2011-12-13 07:09 UTC.