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Remembering Bessie Smith Today, Born 131 Years Ago on April 15, 1894

April 15, 2025 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Bessie Smith’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from her career below!

Born: April 15, 1894
Died: September 26, 1937
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