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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Singing for Big Mama

Lucretia M. Anderson sings a tribute to legendary blues singer Big Mama Thornton at the Blues Gal Musical hosted by Unity Church in Richmond, Virginia, in honor of the famous Richmond-born blues singer Lady E.

This photo is a finalist in the American Experience category of our 14th Annual Photo Contest. See all 70 finalists here.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2016
Date Uploaded: 09.2016
Photo Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Copyright: © Jared Johnson
Awards
Photo of the Day: 03.07.17
Editor's Pick
Finalist