“The blues? Why, the blues are a part of me. They're like a chant. The blues are like spirituals, almost sacred. When we sing blues, we're singing out our hearts, we're singing out our feelings. Maybe we're hurt and just can't answer back, then we sing or maybe even hum the blues. When I sing, 'I walk the floor, wring my hands and cry -- Yes, I walk the floor, wring my hands and cry,'... what I'm doing is letting my soul out.”
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Alberta Hunter
Alberta Hunter was an influential jazz singer born on April 1, 1895, and passed away on October 17, 1984. Known for her distinctive voice and improvisational skills, she was a significant figure in early 20th-century jazz. more