(1894–1937), American blues singer. She made over 150 recordings, including some with Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong.
Definition of Smith, Bessie in US English:
Smith, Bessie
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(1894–1937), US blues singer. She became a leading artist in the 1920s and made over 150 recordings, including some with Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong. She was involved in a car accident and died after being refused admission to a “whites only” hospital.