Her Story: Mamie Smith · She Made History

She Made History is in its 4th year of production with over 170 features. Follow along as we discover amazing women hidden in history.

August 10 — NY 1920s

Birthplace of Mamie Smith “Queen of the Blues” - Born in Cincinnati in 1891, this Black female music legend is known as the Queen of Blues

The Pioneering First Ladies of Music

Crazy Blues: Chuck Harris: 9781647193942: : Books

Mamie Smith: Queen of the Blues in Cincinnati Music Hall - Friends of Music Hall

Her Story: Mamie Smith · She Made History

Mamie Smith (1883-1946) •

Black trailblazers: How blues icon Mamie Smith paved way for Beyoncé

100 Years Ago, 'Crazy Blues' Sparked a Revolution for Black Women Fans - The New York Times