Born in 1912 into a family of musicians, Viola Smith was not only an excellent drummer, she was a high-profile advocate for female musicians and a trailblazer as one of America’s first professional female drummers. Above: Viola Smith Drums with Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes (1939). Their number: Snake Charmer. … Continue reading Viola Smith Drums with Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes (1939)