Sweet Emma Barrett
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Sweet Emma Barrett was a renowned New Orleans jazz pianist and singer celebrated for her spirited performances and key role in preserving traditional jazz.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Sweet Emma Barrett canonical | 1 |
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
bandleader
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human ⓘ jazz musician ⓘ |
| activeIn | New Orleans music scene ⓘ |
| birthName | Emma Barrett NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| genre |
New Orleans jazz
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traditional jazz ⓘ |
| influenced | later generations of New Orleans jazz musicians ⓘ |
| instrument | piano ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| memberOf | Preservation Hall Jazz Band NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | Sweet Emma Barrett NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nickname | Sweet Emma NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
energetic and humorous stage presence
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wore a red dress and matching red garters on stage ⓘ |
| notableFor |
role in preserving traditional New Orleans jazz
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spirited performances ⓘ |
| notableWork | album "Sweet Emma and Her Preservation Hall Jazz Band" ⓘ |
| occupation |
bandleader
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pianist ⓘ singer ⓘ |
| performerIn | Preservation Hall, New Orleans NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfBirth | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sexOrGender | female ⓘ |
| style | New Orleans traditional jazz piano ⓘ |
| vocalType | jazz vocalist ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Preservation Hall Jazz Band