Edmonia Henderson | |
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Also known as | Catherine Henderson[3] The Melodious Blues Singer[4] |
Born | Henderson, Tennessee or Jefferson County, Kentucky, U.S. | December 25, 1898 or 1900
Died | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | February 17, 1947 (age 46–48)
Genres | Classic female blues |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1920s |
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Edmonia Henderson (December 25, 1898 or 1900 – February 17, 1947)[3][6] was an American classic female blues singer.[7] She was active as a recording artist in the mid-1920s, recording at least 14 songs between 1924 and 1926.[8] She later became an evangelist.[1]
At various times, Henderson sang accompanied by Jelly Roll Morton, Tommy Ladnier, Lovie Austin, Eddie Heywood, and Johnny Dodds.[1]
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