Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
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Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
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Extended interview: Viola Davis
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Extended interview: Viola Davis
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Viola Smith - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Viola Smith - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
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The drummer with the biggest heart, 102-year-young Viola Smith joins Dan Shinder on Drum Talk TV! In this interview, you’ll see a film of Viola from 1939 playing with Frances Carroll & The Coquettes; she talks about her 17-piece drum set, taking lessons from Billy Gladstone and owning one of his snares (He only made 40-50), spending time with Krupa, Bellson, Rich Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and others. She and Dan discuss how people use the phrase “Female Drummer,” she talks about how s
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The drummer with the biggest heart, 102-year-young Viola Smith joins Dan Shinder on Drum Talk TV! In this interview, you’ll see a film of Viola from 1939 playing with Frances Carroll & The Coquettes; she talks about her 17-piece drum set, taking lessons from Billy Gladstone and owning one of his snares (He only made 40-50), spending time with Krupa, Bellson, Rich Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and others. She and Dan discuss how people use the phrase “Female Drummer,” she talks about how s
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Viola Smith | NAMM.org
Viola Smith | NAMM.org
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RIP drummer #ViolaSmith at 107! She was a swing-era musician who was promoted in the 1930s as the “fastest girl drummer in the world” and who championed greater inclusion of women in the almost completely male preserve of big bands, died Oct. 21 at her home in Costa Mesa, Calif. She was 107. With a kit featuring 12 drums, including two giant tom-toms placed near her shoulders, Ms. Smith was from 1938 to 1941 the centerpiece of the Coquettes, an “all-girl” big band that developed a modest nationa
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RIP drummer #ViolaSmith at 107! She was a swing-era musician who was promoted in the 1930s as the “fastest girl drummer in the world” and who championed greater inclusion of women in the almost completely male preserve of big bands, died Oct. 21 at her home in Costa Mesa, Calif. She was 107. With a kit featuring 12 drums, including two giant tom-toms placed near her shoulders, Ms. Smith was from 1938 to 1941 the centerpiece of the Coquettes, an “all-girl” big band that developed a modest nationa
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Please join us in wishing 103-year-young Viola Smith well
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The Genius Of Viola Smith ✨ Viola Smith was hailed as the fastest female drummer of her time, breaking barriers when women were rarely seen behind a drum kit. Her talent, fiery personality, and innovative techniques not only built her legendary career but also paved the way for future drummers. She captivated audiences, challenged stereotypes, and earned her place as a true drumming legend. Click the link in the comments and join us as we dive into the genius of Viola Smith. #drumeo #violasmith
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Our spotlight today goes to drummer and innovator Viola Smith who lived to be 108 (She was born in 1912 and died in 2020). She is best known for her work in orchestras, swing bands, and popular music from the 1920s until 1975 and was one of the first professional female drummers. She had seven sisters and two brothers. All learned piano first, but only the girls were to be in an "all-girl" orchestra conceived by their father. She chose the drums because the other instruments she liked were alrea
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RIP: Legendary Female Swing Drummer Viola Smith Dead at 107 -
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Meet Viola Smith, the World’s Oldest Drummer: Her Career Started in the 1930s, and She Played Until She Was 107
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Viola Smith, trailblazing female drummer, dies at 107
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Viola Smith, trailblazing female drummer, dies at 107
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Viola Smith’s Century in Music: An Interview with the World's Oldest Drummer. - The Syncopated Times
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Viola Davis stars in the new Prime Video movie ‘G20’—here’s how to watch
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Oxx Nando on Instagram: "VIOLA SMITH! DRUM MASTER MINUTE Viola Smith with Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes "Snake Charmer" Drum Solo, 1939 . . #drumfill #drumvideos #drumming #drumsolo #drummerlife #workingdrummer #violasmith"
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Viola Davis Reveals She Regrets Starring in 'The Help' | THR News
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Viola Davis speaks at Women's March
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Bill Viola – Martyrs (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) | TateShots
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Viola Smith Rocking the Drum Kit 1939 Remix! (length 3:44)
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Viola Davis' Midlife Crisis | Oprah's Oscar® Special | Oprah Winfrey Network
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