Description: Item # 1921
Bessie Smith was known to many as the "Empress of the Blues" because of her incredible musical talent. In 1923 her record, "Downhearted Blues," was the first recording by a black singer to sell over a million copies. She holds an honoredplace as one of the most important women in the history of American music.Each Heritage Series figurine comes boxed with a collectible card and a certificate of authenticity by artist Martha Root. Price: $30.00* >> Click here to buy As of: Jul 9, 2004.
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