Etta Baker. Born black and female in the American South in 1913. Started on guitar at 3 years old. Had 9 kids. Became legendary blues guitarist. Lost a son and a husband in the same year. Lived to be 93. Etta Baker was a badass.

Etta Baker. Born black and female in the American South in 1913. Started on guitar at 3 years old. Had 9 kids. Became legendary blues guitarist. Lost a son and a husband in the same year. Lived to be 93.

Etta Baker was a badass.

tagged as: Etta Baker. blues. guitar. country blues. piedmont blues.

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