| Full Name |
Gertrude Pridgett Rainey |
| Date of Birth |
30 April 1886 |
| Place of Birth |
Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Date of Death |
22 November 1939 |
| Place of Death |
Rome, Georgia, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
- |
| Profession |
Singer, Vaudeville Performer |
| Years of Activity |
Early 1900s - 1930s |
| Brief Information |
Ma Rainey was an influential American singer and vaudeville performer, often referred to as the "Mother of the Blues." She was one of the first popular female blues singers, recording over 100 songs and shaping the genre's early development. Her powerful vocal style and stage presence influenced many subsequent blues and jazz artists. |