Bessie
Narrated by Robertson Dean
- Released
- August 19, 2014
- Length
- 13 hrs 15 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
This revised biography of Bessie Smith, known as the "Empress of the Blues," offers an insightful and candid look into her life and career, challenging many longstanding myths. Drawing on extensive historical research and interviews with those close to her, the book provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential figures in blues history.
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