Day #145 - The Harlem Renaissance: Blues and Jazz Mini Project pART 1

Blues Project:

The History of the Blues

Artist Highlight: Robert Johnson

Artist Highlight: Bessie Smith

The Myth of selling his soul to the Devil, told by his Grandson (2011)

Robert Johnson’s Songs:

Bessie Smith’s Songs:

“Love In Vain”

Baby Won’t You Please Come Home (1923)

“Crossroads”

Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do (1923)

“Sweet Home Chicago”

St. Louis Blues (1925)

“Stop Breaking Down”

A Good Man Is Hard to Find (1927)