

January 1, 1989
58m
EN
Christine Dall
Recaptures the lives and times of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and the other legendary women who made blues music a vital part of American culture. The film brings together for the first time dozens of rare, classic renditions of the early blues.

Vinie Burrows
Self - Narrator (voice)

Koko Taylor
Self

Danny Barker
Self

Mae Barnes
Self


N/A
1
Doll Thomas
Self

Chris Albertson
Self

Sammy Price
Self

Ida Goodson
Self

Blue Lu Barker
Self

Alberta Hunter
Self
Calliope Films
N/A