Ma Rainey Concert History

Gertrude Pridgett Rainey, better known as Ma Rainey (Columbus, Georgia, April 26, 1886 – Columbus, Georgia, December 22, 1939), was one of the earliest known professional blues singers and one of the first generation of such singers to record. She was billed as The Mother of the Blues. She did much to develop and popularize the form and was an important influence on younger blues women, such as Bessie Smith, and their careers.

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Ma Rainey Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
May 11, 1981
Ma Rainey Beale Street, Memphis, Tenn Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Mar 07, 1928
Ma Rainey 81 Theater Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Mar 06, 1928
Ma Rainey 81 Theater Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Mar 05, 1928
Ma Rainey 81 Theater Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Genres:

United States
Jazz
Blues
Female Vocalists
Country Blues
Classic Blues
Ragtime
Singer
Vaudeville Blues
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Concerts Per Year:

1981 1 concert
1928 3 concerts

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