Bessie Smith Poster
$25.00
8 in stock
Bessie Smith “Empress of the Blues” poster
Blues legend Bessie Smith Poster – 12 inches by 18 inches. Digitally printed on speckletone cardstock, hand signed by the artist, Grego Anderson. Ships Worldwide.
Illustrated and Designed by Grego Anderson – “America’s favorite Blues folk artist”
Owner and only employee at Mojohand.com – the one man Blues Boutique
Free shipping for all orders over $35 in the continental USA
©Mojohand.com – Everything Blues™ The one man Blues boutique celebrating over 20 years in service of the Blues!
What one of my customers had to say:
“Always top notch service, and Grego answers his emails 24/7 – do you ever sleep?” – Cheryl F. – New Hampshire
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
Born on April 15, 1894, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Bessie Smith rose from poverty to become one of the most powerful and influential voices of the 20th century. Known as “The Empress of the Blues,” she defined an era with her commanding vocals, emotional depth, and unflinching portrayal of love, loss, and survival in Black America.
Smith began her career singing on Southern vaudeville circuits before signing with Columbia Records in 1923. Her debut single, Downhearted Blues, sold hundreds of thousands of copies, propelling her to national stardom. With hits like St. Louis Blues, Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out, and T’ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do, Smith became the highest-paid Black entertainer of her time and brought blues music into the American mainstream.
A larger-than-life performer, Smith commanded every stage she set foot on, influencing generations of artists—from Billie Holiday and Mahalia Jackson to Janis Joplin. Her career was cut short when she died in a car accident on September 26, 1937, but her legacy endures as a symbol of artistic power and resilience.
Bessie Smith didn’t just sing the blues—she defined them, giving voice to a people and a century through songs that still echo with raw, timeless truth.
Learn more about the great Blues Women here, and watch Bessie Smith videos by clicking here
Bessie Smith Poster
$25.00
8 in stock
Bessie Smith “Empress of the Blues” poster
Blues legend Bessie Smith Poster – 12 inches by 18 inches. Digitally printed on speckletone cardstock, hand signed by the artist, Grego Anderson. Ships Worldwide.
Illustrated and Designed by Grego Anderson – “America’s favorite Blues folk artist”
Owner and only employee at Mojohand.com – the one man Blues Boutique
Free shipping for all orders over $35 in the continental USA
©Mojohand.com – Everything Blues™ The one man Blues boutique celebrating over 20 years in service of the Blues!
What one of my customers had to say:
“Always top notch service, and Grego answers his emails 24/7 – do you ever sleep?” – Cheryl F. – New Hampshire
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
Born on April 15, 1894, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Bessie Smith rose from poverty to become one of the most powerful and influential voices of the 20th century. Known as “The Empress of the Blues,” she defined an era with her commanding vocals, emotional depth, and unflinching portrayal of love, loss, and survival in Black America.
Smith began her career singing on Southern vaudeville circuits before signing with Columbia Records in 1923. Her debut single, Downhearted Blues, sold hundreds of thousands of copies, propelling her to national stardom. With hits like St. Louis Blues, Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out, and T’ain’t Nobody’s Bizness If I Do, Smith became the highest-paid Black entertainer of her time and brought blues music into the American mainstream.
A larger-than-life performer, Smith commanded every stage she set foot on, influencing generations of artists—from Billie Holiday and Mahalia Jackson to Janis Joplin. Her career was cut short when she died in a car accident on September 26, 1937, but her legacy endures as a symbol of artistic power and resilience.
Bessie Smith didn’t just sing the blues—she defined them, giving voice to a people and a century through songs that still echo with raw, timeless truth.
Learn more about the great Blues Women here, and watch Bessie Smith videos by clicking here
