Blues singing. If you have any of her original 78 rpm records on the Paramount label, you have a fortune on your hands.
Ma Rainey was a singer in the play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey was a blues singer.
Ma Rainey was born on April 26, 1886.
Ma Rainey's birth name is Gertrude Pridgett.
Ma Rainey died on December 22, 1939 at the age of 53.
Ma Rainey was born on April 26, 1886 and died on December 22, 1939. Ma Rainey would have been 53 years old at the time of death or 129 years old today.
Ma Rainey, often referred to as the "Mother of the Blues," is best known for songs like "Prove It on Me Blues," "See See Rider," and "Black Bottom." Her powerful voice and emotive storytelling helped to shape the blues genre, and her recordings in the 1920s remain influential. Rainey's music often addressed themes of love, heartbreak, and social issues, resonating deeply with audiences of her time.
No she never did get divorced at all because she married Pa Rainey.
Ma Rainey
Gertrude "Ma" Rainey
Ma Rainey's real name was Gertrude Pridgett. She was born on April 26, 1886, in Columbus, Georgia, and became known as one of the earliest and most influential figures in blues music. Rainey's powerful voice and dynamic stage presence earned her the title "Mother of the Blues."
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