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In which decade was Bessie Smith the most popular female blues singer?

  • 1940s

  • 1950s

  • 1920s

  • 1930s

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Bessie Smith was the most popular female blues singer of the 1930s. She was known for her powerful voice and her emotional performances. Her songs were often about love, loss, and hardship, and she sang them with a passion that resonated with audiences of all ages. Smith was a pioneer in the blues genre, and her music helped to pave the way for future generations of female blues singers.
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