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Lucille Bogan

American blues singer (1897-1948) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 51

Lucille Bogan was an American classic female blues singer and songwriter, among the first to be recorded. She also recorded under the pseudonym Bessie Jackson. Music critic Ernest Borneman noted that Bogan was one of "the big three of the blues", along with Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith.

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Many of Bogan's songs have been recorded by later blues and jazz musicians.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1948 · aged 51

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