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Gertrude "Ma" Rainey (née Pridgett; April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939) [1] [2] [3] was an American blues singer and influential early-blues recording artist. [4] Dubbed the "Mother of the Blues", she bridged earlier vaudeville and the authentic expression of southern blues, influencing a generation of blues singers. [5]
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Ma Rainey? Ma Rainey was the first popular stage entertainer to incorporate authentic blues into her song repertoire.
4 days ago · Ma Rainey (born April 26, 1886, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.—died December 22, 1939, Columbus) was an American singer who was known as the “mother of the blues” and who was recognized as the first great professional blues vocalist.
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Often called the “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey was known for her deep-throated voice and mesmerizing stage presence that drew packed audiences and sold hit records in the early twentieth century.
Dec 18, 2020 · M a Rainey, known as the “Mother of the Blues,” isn’t nearly as famous as the blues artists who built on her foundation, from Bessie Smith to Billie Holiday. But her overlooked legacy is being...
Dec 21, 2020 · Who was Ma Rainey? Following the release of the film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Netflix, starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, we explore the real history behind the titular character known as the ‘mother of the blues’
Apr 27, 2016 · Ma Rainey spent decades touring the country, inspired generations of imitators, and knocked the roof off any space she performed in. She also wore diamond tiaras, recorded nearly a hundred...
