Clara Smith | |
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| Born | March 13, 1894 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | February 2, 1935 (aged 40) Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Classic female blues |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1910–1935 |
| Labels | Columbia |
Clara Smith (March 13, 1894 – February 2, 1935)[1] was an American classic female blues singer, billed as the "Queen of the Moaners",[1] although she had a lighter and sweeter voice than many of her contemporaries. Clara Smith was not related to the singers Bessie Smith and Mamie Smith.