Ma Bessie
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Ma Bessie And Her Blues Troupe
'Empress of the Blues’ Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s and was one of the greatest singers of her era and a major influence on other jazz singers.
Ma Bessie and her Blues Troupe perform a narrated show, featuring music from the era and showcasing many of Bessie's songs. The show chronicles her life from a one-room shack to becoming the highest-paid black entertainer of the time.
Featuring Julia Titus (vocals), Sam Kelly (drums), Dom Barnett (MD/piano), Tony Qunta (acoustic guitar), Marianne Windham (double bass), Clare Hirst (sax/clarinet), Claude Deppa/Kevin Davy (trumpet), and Andy Wilkin (narration).
* This show was rescheduled from 20th March 2020.
Ma Bessie
Nicknamed the “Empress of the Blues”, Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1920s and 1930s. She is often regarded as one of…
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Hawth Theatre
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Hawth Theatre
- Disabled Booking:
- 01293 553 636
See all events at Hawth Theatre