Lucille Hegamin

Lucille Nelson Hegamin (November 29, 1894 – March 1, 1970) was an American singer and entertainer and an early African-American blues recording artist.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1894 (Macon), Died March 1, 1970 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1932

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, songwriter, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Trial 1920-10-11-03] Not documented 10/11/1920 Dallas blues Lucille Hegamin Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist  
Columbia W142695 10-in. 9/28/1926 Nobody but my baby is gettin' my love Clarence Williams Band ; Lucille Hegamin Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Columbia W142696 10-in. 9/28/1926 Señorita mine Clarence Williams Band ; Lucille Hegamin Female vocal solo ("blues singer"), with jazz/dance band vocalist  
OKeh S-72478 10-in. Apr. 1924 Mississippi blues Virginia Liston Female vocal solo, with piano songwriter  
OKeh W401611 10-in. 2/14/1929 Mississippi blues (Hometown toddle) Clarence Williams’ Washboard Band Jazz/dance ensemble composer  
OKeh W405156 10-in. 3/4/1932 Shake your cans Lucille Hegamin Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist  
OKeh W405157 10-in. 3/4/1932 Totem pole Lucille Hegamin Female vocal solo, with piano vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Hegamin, Lucille," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110532.

Hegamin, Lucille. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110532.

"Hegamin, Lucille." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/110532

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