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Bessie Smith

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Q&A: Blonds on Backing Up the Hype; Show Tonight at Bardot

    ​South Florida's next big breakout act, Blonds, is a funny example of how a little mistake in the internet age can translate to acclaim, label interest, and opportunities very, very quickly. Of course, a cute girl singer with a distinctive voice -- backed by some pretty sweet songwriting -- helps ... More >>

  • Music

    February 4, 2010

    Local Motion: More Recent South Florida Releases

    ​South Florida's next big breakout act, Blonds, is a funny example of how a little mistake in the internet age can translate to acclaim, label interest, and opportunities very, very quickly. Of course, a cute girl singer with a distinctive voice -- backed by some pretty sweet songwriting -- helps ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2009

    One Cool Cat

    Fresh-faced Boca chanteuse Cat Shell expands her reach.

  • Music

    April 10, 2008

    One Cool Cat

    Boca's Cat Shell channels a classic sound with soul and savvy

  • Music

    July 12, 2007

    Julie Black

    Boca's Cat Shell channels a classic sound with soul and savvy

  • Music

    March 29, 2007

    Norah Jones

    Not Too Late (Blue Note)

  • Calendar

    February 20, 2003

    Yoko Sings the Blues

    The Hatsume Fair

  • Culture

    August 2, 2001

    The Vicious Circle in Song

    Those were the days when wit with wine expressed a budding culture

  • Arts and Entertainment

    May 17, 2001
  • Arts and Entertainment

    May 17, 2001

    Best Solo Show

    The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith

  • Culture

    April 12, 2001

    True Blues

    Florida Stage resurrects blues legend Bessie Smith in all her singing, swaggering, sexy glory

  • Music

    October 14, 1999

    Short Cuts

    Marshall Crenshaw, Tori Thornton

  • News

    September 9, 1999

    Notes From the Underground

    Folk isn't the most popular form of music in South Florida, nor does it completely pay the bills. But like long-time folk artist Rod MacDonald, some locals are discovering that persistence pays off.

  • Culture

    February 19, 1998

    Look Ma, No Royalties

    Folk isn't the most popular form of music in South Florida, nor does it completely pay the bills. But like long-time folk artist Rod MacDonald, some locals are discovering that persistence pays off.

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