Mamie Smith, Gertrude “ma Rainey”
and Bessie Smith, very emotional singers, with strong and personal styles.
PROMPT: 1/What role did women play in blues song/music during 1920s and 1930s? 2/What are some examples of the relationship between music and identity in American popular music?
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Prompt:
What are some examples of the relationship between music and identity in American popular music?
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Total: 350 words.
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