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Ada Bricktop Smith, born in Alderson, West Virginia

Born in Alderson, West Virginia, Ada "Bricktop" Smith became one of the most iconic figures of the Jazz age.

Born in Alderson, West Virginia, Ada "Bricktop" Smith became one of the most iconic figures of the Jazz age.

Gabrielle Lee will perform "Bricktop," in a premiere performance at Lewisburg, West Virginia (WV).

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