About Katherine Henderson
Lived 1909 – 2002 (aged 93). Katherine Henderson was an American singer, actor and entertainer.
Katherine Henderson (June 23, 1909 – September 1, 2002) was an American classic female blues singer. Most of her recording sessions took place in Long Island City, New York City, in October and November 1928.
Career Henderson was born in St. Louis, Missouri. The show included the song "Take Your Black Bottom Dance Outside", which Henderson recorded. In 1928, she married John Jackson.
Henderson continued performing until 1944, long after her recording career was over.
She was unrelated to Fletcher, Horace, Edmonia, and Rosa Henderson.
Selected discography Year A-side(Songwriter) B-side(Songwriter) Notes 1927 "Baltimore" (Danni Healy, Irving Kahal, Jimmy McHugh) "Take Your Black Bottom Dance Outside" (W. C. Handy) With Clarence Williams & His Orchestra 1928 "Do It Baby" (Christine Yarian, Freddie Perren) "If You Like Me" 1928 "What Can You Do Without Me?" (Edgar Dowell) "Mushy Love" (M. Medina, Edgar Dowell) With Clarence Williams & His Orchestra
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Who was Katherine Henderson?
American classic blues singer
When was Katherine Henderson born?
Katherine Henderson was born on 23 June 1909 in St. Louis.
When did Katherine Henderson die?
Katherine Henderson died on 1 September 2002.
What was Katherine Henderson's occupation?
Katherine Henderson was a singer, actor and entertainer.
What nationality was Katherine Henderson?
Katherine Henderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Katherine Henderson
· DBpedia: Katherine Henderson (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Katherine Henderson. https://biography.guide/katherine-henderson/
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