
Mamie Smith, born Mamie Robinson, was an American singer, pianist, and actress who became a pioneering figure in blues and jazz music. Born in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is best known for being the first African American artist to record a blues song, "Crazy Blues," in 1920. This groundbreaking recording sold over a million copies and opened the door for the recording industry to embrace African American music. Throughout her career, she performed with her band, Mamie Smith's Jazz Hounds, and appeared in several films. Her contributions laid the foundation for the popularity of blues and jazz in mainstream music.
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