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136: Viola Smith (The Smith Sisters, The Coquettes)
136: Viola Smith (The Smith Sisters, The Coquettes)
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Born in 1912, Viola Smith rose to fame during an era when female musicians were often relegated to novelty status; but over a career that spanned 50 years, she proved herself to be a visionary far ahead of her time. She talks to Joe about her childhood in Wisconsin, why becoming a traveling musician distanced her from religion, Chick Webb, Louis Belson, Buddy Rich ("not a likeable fellow"), and ignoring Frank Sinatra's advances.
Released:
Aug 23, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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