Fact #478
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Short story:
A blues singing contest is held in The Manhattan Casino, New York City, USA. The winner, Miss Trixie Smith, is immediately signed to the recently founded Black Swan Records.
Full article:
Harry Pace (founder, Black Swan Records) : There are twelve million coloured people in the US and in that number there is hid a wonderful amount of musical ability. We propose to spare no expense in the search for and developing of the best singers and musicians among the twelve million.
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