
01/01/1989
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
as Self - Narrator (voice)

Koko Taylor
as Self

Danny Barker
as Self

Mae Barnes
as Self

Doll Thomas
as Self

Chris Albertson
as Self

Sammy Price
as Self

Ida Goodson
as Self

Blue Lu Barker
as Self

Alberta Hunter
as Self
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