Queen Latifah to Portray Bessie Smith in Upcoming MovieMatt MarshallMay 1, 2014 This is the first time Smith’s life will be portrayed in film.
Memphis Soul In Performance At The White HousePeter Stone BrownApril 17, 2013 “In Performance at the White House”, which aired last night on PBS, celebrated Memphis Soul in grand fashion. An hour long concert paying tribute to some of the greatest music ever committed to disc, it had it’s ups and downs.
