Overview

Recaptures the lives and times of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and the other legendary women who made blues music a vital part of American culture. The film brings together for the first time dozens of rare, classic renditions of the early blues.

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Cast

Vinie Burrows

Koko Taylor

Danny Barker

Mae Barnes

Doll Thomas

Chris Albertson

Sammy Price

Ida Goodson

Blue Lu Barker

Alberta Hunter