Ma Rainey

Ma Rainey (1886–1939) was an American street artist, singer and songwriter.

Also recorded as Gertrude Pridgett; Gertrude Rainey; Gertrude "Ma" Rainey; Gertrude Pridgett Rainey; Gertrude P. Rainey.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gertrude Pritgett.

Born at Columbus in 1886, died at Columbus in 1939.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are blues. The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.

Residence is recorded at Gertrude Ma Pridgett Rainey House.

Distinctions recorded are Georgia Women of Achievement and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ma Rainey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q239533: Ma Rainey
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