Ma Rainey date of birth:
April 26, 1886
How old was Ma Rainey when died?
53
Where was Ma Rainey born?
Columbus, Georgia, United States
When did Ma Rainey die?
December 22, 1939
Is Ma Rainey gay or straight?
Lesbian
What is Ma Rainey nationality?
American
What is Ma Rainey's occupation?
Vocalist
What genre is Ma Rainey's work?
Blues
Short Biography
"Ma" Rainey (born Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett; c. April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939) was one of the earliest known American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of such singers to record. She was billed as The Mother of the Blues.