Blues icon Ma Rainey, originally Gertrude Pridgett, was born on April 26, 1886. She earned the title “Mother of the Blues” for her pioneering contributions to the genre. In 1904, she wed comedian William “Pa” Rainey, embarking on a joint tour across the Southern states. It was during these travels that she immersed herself in […]
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