RIP: Viola Smith

The Trap Set with Joe Wong by Joe Wong

Dec 1, 202242:50Arts

This week, we're revisiting our 2017 conversation with the fantastic Viola Smith, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 107. We'll be back next week with a new episode.

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