Occasionally, a recording comes out and effects a fundamental, historic change. In the case of Mamie Smith, her “Crazy Blues,” recorded 100 years ago this week, sparked a transformation of the music ...
100 years ago, Mamie Smith recorded a seminal blues hit that gave voice to outrage at violence against Black Americans. By David Hajdu Mr. Hajdu is a cultural historian and music critic. See more of ...
Past GRAMMY winner Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues". Past GRAMMY nominee Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues" in a tribute to recording executive, A&R man, and music publisher Ralph S.
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