Posts about Ma Rainey history

Ma Rainey – Biography and History

Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, often referred to as the "Mother of the Blues," was a pioneering figure in the development of blues music. Born on April[…]

Ma Rainey – Short Biography

Ma Rainey, known as the "Mother of the Blues," was a pioneering figure in American music history. Born Gertrude Pridgett on April 26, 1886, in[…]