Ladies Sing The Blues CD

Ladies Sing The Blues CD

Ladies Sing The Blues brings together 20 outstanding performances from some of the finest female Blues and Rhythm & Blues singers, spanning legendary names alongside lesser-known artists. Remastered for this 2016 compilation, it is a superb collection of classic Blues vocal performances packed with character, attitude and plenty of soul.

Among the better-known names are Billie Holiday, Little Esther, Helen Humes, Ruth Brown, Big Mama Thornton, Etta Jones, Julia Lee, Sippie Wallace, Faye Adams and Dinah Washington, alongside Mabel Smith, Marylin Scott, Helen Andrews, Nora Lee King, Mabel Scott, Alberta Adams, Beverly Wright, Camille Howard and Rosetta Howard. The result is a fascinating showcase of the many different voices and styles found within classic female Blues and R&B.

From I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues, I'm A Bad Bad Girl and I Ain't In The Mood through They Call Me Big Mama, King Size Papa, Shake A Hand and Please Send Me Someone To Love, Ladies Sing The Blues delivers 20 terrific tracks from some seriously talented performers. A great-value compilation for anyone digging into the rich history of women in Blues and early Rhythm & Blues.