Gladys Bentley

American blues singer and performer

Gladys Bentley - Performers & Entertainers born August 12th, 1907
Born
Died

1960
66 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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This blues singer and performer gained prominence in the 1920s as a headliner in the Harlem Renaissance. Known for a powerful voice and bold stage presence, performances included various venues such as the Apollo Theater. Bentley often challenged societal norms, incorporating topics of gender and sexuality into her music. In addition to performing, she recorded multiple albums that contributed to the blues genre's evolution during her era.

Performed at the Apollo Theater

Recorded influential blues tracks

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