Ethel Waters
Musician and actress Ethel Waters rose from the depths of poverty to become a
major figure in American entertainment, where she achieved numerous firsts as a
Black woman and left behind a legacy warranting special recognition from the
Library of Congress and her own postage stamp. Born on October 31, 1896, to a
teenage rape victim, Waters grew up poor and neglected, but was able to
capitalize on an opportunity that arose after she was coaxed into singing during
an event at a nightclub. Her voice earned her a paying gig at a venue in
Baltimore, which launched her into a whirlwind ...
Shake That ThingEthel Waters
Tomorrow Belongs To Me
3:21
Heat WaveEthel Waters
Stormy Weather
2:59
My Handy ManJames P. Johnson and Ethel Waters
Am I Blue
2:59
Takin' a Chance on LoveEthel Waters
Vintage Vocal Jazz / Swing No. 81 - Ep: Shades Of Blue
3:16
Frankie and JohnnyEthel Waters, Tyree Glenn, Reginald Beane, Shirley Clay, Castor McCord, Eddie Mallory and William Steiner
Diva
2:59
Jeepers CreepersEthel Waters and Eddie Mallory & His Orchestra
Diva
2:48
