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1. Josephine Baker

   Revealing the real lives of iconic Black female musicians.
2. Ma Rainey, 'The Mother of the Blues'

   Revealing the real lives of iconic Black female musicians.
3. Abbey Lincoln, 'The Black Marilyn'

   Revealing the real lives of iconic Black female musicians.
4. Bessie Smith, 'Empress of the Blues'

   Revealing the real lives of iconic Black female musicians.
5. Sarah Vaughan, 'The Divine One'

   Revealing the real lives of iconic Black female musicians.
6. Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit

   Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
7. Nina Simone’s Political Romance

   Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
8. Billie Holliday in Love at MoMA

   Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
9. Big Mama Thornton’s Ball and Chain

   Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.
10. Recasting Ella: Philanthropist

    Dr Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians.