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Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues, was the first African American superstar, an artist that mingled regal dignity with sensuality. We’ll sample her recorded legacy, talk with critics and hear ...

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Outstanding Actress in a Musical : Miche Braden was nominated but did not win.