Why Blues Titan Bessie Smith Still Kills It

HBO is betting that millennials will embrace a female blues singer born in the 19th century. Given the undying power of her music, HBO just might be right.

Ted Gioia

Published May 16 2015 6:55AM EDT 

Ted Gioia

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