Edmonia Henderson
Edmonia Henderson | |
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| Also known as | Catherine Henderson The Melodious Blues Singer |
| Born | December 25, 1898 or 1900 Henderson, Tennessee or Jefferson County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 1947 (age 46–48) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Classic female blues |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1920s |
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Edmonia Henderson (December 25, 1898 or 1900 – February 17, 1947) was an American classic female blues singer. She was active as a recording artist in the mid-1920s, recording at least 14 songs between 1924 and 1926. She later became an evangelist.
At various times, Henderson sang accompanied by Jelly Roll Morton, Tommy Ladnier, Lovie Austin, Eddie Heywood, and Johnny Dodds.