Ma Rainey

(1886–1939) Street Artist United States

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Ma Rainey was a street artist from the United States, best known for The immortal Ma Rainey.

Quick Facts About Ma Rainey

Born: April 26, 1886
Died: December 22, 1939
Nationality: United States
Profession: Street Artist
Notable works: The immortal Ma Rainey

About Ma Rainey

Gertrude "Ma" Rainey 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 a "moaning" style of singing. Her qualities are present and most evident in her early recordings "Bo-Weevil Blues" and "Moonshine Blues".

Biography source: Wikipedia