The Ladies Sing The Blues
Oct 31 2001
•1h 0m
•Music
See the "Ladies" who created an art form and sang their way into legend... Once in a lifetime, complete performances by the great American blues and jazz divas. Sixteen selections include Bessie Smith in her only film appearance, Lena Horne, Billy Holiday with an all-star band, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and more.
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