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Essay heading: Blues
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This recording of "Better Day" is performed by two musicians who gained national recognition during the urban folk revival movement in the 1950s."Better Day" from Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee Sing (Cat.# Smithsonian Folkways CD SF 40011) (p)1990 Smithsonian Folkways Records. All rights reserved.
Alberta Hunter Of the early female blues singers, American Alberta Hunter enjoyed perhaps the greatest professional longevity... displayed 300 characters
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Alberta Hunter Of the early female blues singers, American Alberta Hunter enjoyed perhaps the greatest professional longevity. Beginning in 1906, her career spanned eight decades. With expansive vocal capabilities, she earned a place in blues history through performances with early jazz pioneers, including cornetist King Oliver, trumpet player Louis Armstrong, and pianist Fats Waller... displayed next 300 characters
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