On this day, classic blues giant Bessie Smith made her historic recording debut. Selling over 700,000 copies, her powerful, sorrowful vocals saved the early recording industry and crowned her the Empress of the Blues. Easton Davy translates her majestic strength into sienna washes, layered over distressed vintage dictionary pages.
On this day, classic blues giant Bessie Smith made her historic recording debut. Selling over 700,000 copies, her powerful, sorrowful vocals saved the early recording industry and crowned her the Empress of the Blues. Easton Davy translates her majestic strength into sienna washes, layered over distressed vintage dictionary pages.