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Empress of the Blues

on BBC Radio 2

6/6. George Melly concludes an affectionate profile of the great blues and jazz singer Bessie Smith. The series winds down with a look at Smith's roots, her continuing influence and a further evaluation of her 20s and 30s recordings. Guests include Bill Wyman, biographer Chris Albertson, singer Corinne Drewery and writer Edward Albee.

Contributors

Presenter:
George Melly
Unknown:
Bill Wyman
Singer:
Chris Albertson
Singer:
Corinne Drewery
Unknown:
Edward Albee.

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