The achievements of both helped pave a new path for females and African Americans.
Many female musicians also became famous during this time including Bessie Smith and Ella Fitzgerald. Bessie Smith was one of the highest-paid African American musicians of her time. Ella Fitzgerald worked with many jazz singers and sold over 40 million albums and won 13 Grammy Awards during her career. The achievements of both helped pave a new path for females and African Americans.