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Ma Rainey. Gertrude „Ma“ Rainey, geb. Pridgett (* 26. April 1886 in Columbus, Georgia oder September 1882 in Alabama; † 22. Dezember 1939 in Rome, Georgia), war eine der ersten professionellen US-amerikanischen Bluessängerinnen und gilt als Mutter des Blues.
She has been posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rainey has been portrayed in several films including the 2020 Academy Award -winning film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. In 2023, she was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award .
22. Apr. 2024 · Ma Rainey, American singer who was known as the ‘mother of the blues’ and was recognized as the first great professional blues vocalist. Her deep contralto voice was a powerful instrument with which to convey the depth of her songs of everyday life and emotion, and she was renowned for her flamboyant performances.
2. Apr. 2014 · Famous Musicians. Ma Rainey. Singer Ma Rainey was the first popular stage entertainer to incorporate authentic blues into her song repertoire and became known as the "Mother of the Blues."...
18. Dez. 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...
13. Nov. 2018 · Die als Gertrude Pridgett geborene Ma Rainey (26. April 1886 - 22. Dezember 1939) war eine der ersten Blues-Sängerinnen, die Musik aufnahm. Sie trägt den Spitznamen „Mother of the Blues“ und nahm mehr als 100 Singles auf, darunter die Hits „ Prove it on Me Blues “, „ See See Rider Blues “ und „ Don’t Fish in My Sea “. Schnelle Fakten: Ma Rainey.
1886-1939. By: Mariana Brandman, NWHM Predoctoral Fellow in Women’s History | 2020-2022. 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.
