Here are 10 things you should know about Ethel Waters, born 128 years ago today. She was a monumental figure in American show business, achieving success in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, in movies, on television and in the recording industry.
Tag: Bessie Smith
Happy Juneteenth!
Happy Juneteenth! Cladrite Radio is grateful for these great Black performers (and so many others) who have so enriched our lives and set our toes a-tappin’!
Happy Birthday, Bessie Smith!
The great Bessie Smith was born 134 years ago today in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For our money, she still reigns as the Empress of the Blues. We’ll be featuring her music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in right now!
10 Things You Should Know About Billie Holiday
Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary Billie Holiday, born 108 years ago today. She crafted a singing style that sounded like no one else, before or since.
We’re featuring her music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!
10 Things You Should Know About Mildred Bailey
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Mildred Bailey, born 123 years ago today. She was an important link between early jazz performers such as Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith and iconic singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Be sure to tune into Cladrite Radio today; we’ll be playing Bailey’s music all day long.