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Ma Rainey

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Gertrude "Ma" Rainey (née Pridgett; April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939) was an American blues singer and influential early-blues recording artist. Dubbed the "Mother of the Blues", she bridged earlier vaudeville and the authentic expression of southern blues, influencing a generation of blues singers. Rainey was known for her powerful vocal abilities, energetic disposition, majestic phrasing, and…

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Type: Person
Area: United States
Born: April 26th, 1886
Died: December 22nd, 1939
Genres: Blues Vaudeville Blues
Labels: Milestone P-VINE RECORDS Paramount Records Acrobat Music History

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Last updated: April 4th, 2018