Victoria Spivey

American singer-songwriter and pianist

Victoria Spivey - American singer-songwriter and pianist
Born

October 15th, 1906
119 years ago

Died

1976
49 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential figure in the blues genre, this artist gained prominence during the 1920s and 1930s. She performed with notable musicians and contributed significantly to the evolution of blues music. In addition to her work as a performer, she was a talented songwriter and recorded many songs that became blues standards. This artist had a prolific career, taking part in various recordings and collaborations throughout the decades. In her later years, she continued to perform and was part of the folk revival movement, influencing a new generation of musicians.

Recorded popular songs such as 'Black Snake Blues'

Performed at the Newport Folk Festival in 1959

Collaborated with artists like Lead Belly and Louis Armstrong

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