Starting at just age 17, Ethel Waters, built a grand career as a blues singer that spanned nightclub stages, Broadway, film, and television!
From britannica.com:
"Considered one of the great blues singers, Waters also performed and recorded with such jazz greats as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman."
Born in Chester, Pennsylvania in 1896, married by age 12, and singing for the first time publicly by age 13, Ethel Waters moved full speed ahead. At 17 she started singing professionally in Baltimore, MD and never looked back. After a move to New York City, she made her way to Broadway in the 1920s, films in the 1930s, and television in the 1950s.
About this Series
Black History Month isn't just about celebrating the most famous names – it's about honoring the full tapestry of Black excellence. In that spirit, this 'Black Women in Music' series spotlights brilliant artists whose impact on music culture deserves deeper recognition. These are creators, innovators, and visionaries whose contributions helped shape the world through music!
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