T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s
Jan 27, 2013 · 29m
Director
Robert PhilipsonOverview
The 1920s saw a revolution in technology, the advent of the recording industry, that created the first class of African-American women to sing their way to fame and fortune. Blues divas such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Alberta Hunter created and promoted a working-class vision of blues life that provided an alternative to the Victorian gentility of middle-class manners. In their lives and music, blues women presented themselves as strong, independent women who lived hard lives and were unapologetic about their unconventional choices in clothes, recreational activities, and bed partners. Blues singers disseminated a Black feminism that celebrated emotional resilience and sexual pleasure, no matter the source.
Cast of T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s
Crew of T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s
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What is T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s about?
The 1920s saw a revolution in technology, the advent of the recording industry, that created the first class of African-American women to sing their way to fame and fortune. Blues divas such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Alberta Hunter created and promoted a working-class vision of blues life that provided an alternative to the Victorian gentility of middle-class manners. In their lives and…
When was T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s released?
T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s was released on January 27, 2013.
How long is T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s?
T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s runs 29 minutes.
Who directed T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s?
T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s was directed by Robert Philipson.
Who is in the cast of T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s?
The cast of T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s includes Jewelle Gomez (Narrator), Chris Albertson (Himself), Brian Keizer (Himself) and Linda Tillery (Herself).