Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When most people think of historic Black female recording artists, these and other iconic singers likely come to mind. But ...

In 1920, jazz singer Mamie Smith released a record called “Crazy Blues.” She was the first Black female singer to record and release a blues song. This kicked down a previously locked door for Black ...

Mamie Smith was the first black artist to record a blues song: 1920's "Crazy Blues." The recording opened the door for a brand new market known... Mamie Smith and the Birth of the Blues Market Mamie ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mamie Smith Wright Newson. Our Heavenly Father called Mamie home on December 16, 2025 after a long illness. Mamie, age 67, was born May 9, ...

Mamie Smith, born January 29, 1941 to the union of the late Ellison and Ethel McCall Smith in Bennettsville, SC. The candle of her life dimmed and went out on Saturday, (November 24, 2001) after a ...

For Black History Month, we're sharing stories of overlooked entertainment trailblazers: those who made great strides and historic contributions to film, TV, music, literature and more. When most ...

Mamie Smith was the first black vocalist to record the blues. The song was "Crazy Blues," and it became a hit. But it happened almost by accident. "In a sense it was happenstance that Mamie Smith ...

Mamie Smith CHESAPEAKE – Mamie “Mamie G” Smith of the 1400 block of S. Eva Blvd. passed away March 17, 2011. A native of Princess Anne County, Mamie G was a cook, and a member of Great Joy Mission of ...

Mamie E. Smith, 95, of Kutztown, died July 18 in Kutztown Manor. She was the widow of Miles M. Smith. She was born in Berks County, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara (Snyder) Otto. She was a ...

Mamie Smith (nee Chavous) Long time Darby Resident dies at age 106 Mamie Smith, 106, died June 17, 2012 at Broomall Presbyterian Village, Broomall, PA. Mamie was born in Aiken, SC and raised and ...