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 Life of 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)