Ma Rainey inspired alot of female artist. It's very disrespectful that the occupation on her death certificate displays "housekeeper" instead of singer/entrepreneur.
Thanks for this! This was more informative than the Ma Rainey movie! After watching the Viola Davis film, I still didn't know anything about her, except she was a successful blues singer in the 1920's. Which is why I was underwhelmed and wished the film was more about her.
Ignorance of Black performers is part of the White Supramancy Blue print. Black folks invented the American music song book our influenced is felt all over the world.
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What's your favorite song from Ma Rainey?
Ma Rainey inspired alot of female artist. It's very disrespectful that the occupation on her death certificate displays "housekeeper" instead of singer/entrepreneur.
Yes it was but that’s how it was. Ignorant as well as disrespectful.
There so many great blues artists!! I hope they all get the recognition they deserve, thanks for this!!!
Big Mama Thorton, Memphis Minnie, Ida Cox, Bessie Smith, all inspired music we hear today..google them and listen to some, its incredible!!
Blues going out of fashion? Never!
Blues legend
Thanks for this!
This was more informative than the Ma Rainey movie! After watching the Viola Davis film, I still didn't know anything about her, except she was a successful blues singer in the 1920's. Which is why I was underwhelmed and wished the film was more about her.
Rest In Peace Ma Rainey😕
I handn't heard of her before, so this was pretty informative!
Are you a blues fan? Cause she isn’t called mother of the blues for no reason.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is on Netflix.
Hadn’t*
Thanks, Ma Rainey was the BEST!
One of the best
I’m from Columbus Georgia!! Learned something new!
Yay, Lisa Wiggins. Love the enthusiasm in your comments.
I love this lady❤️ black bottom is my song
Never heard of her but this was very interesting.
Ignorance of Black performers is part of the White Supramancy Blue print. Black folks invented the American music song book our influenced is felt all over the world.
Why did I think of the movie called Ma
Rather flattering thumbnail lol
I swear that ie never heard of this woman before and I love the blues and I'm 53 , strange
Bruce Gwynn wow really? She was very famous.
I’ve heard of her, but never heard any of her music
Do you think you could've narrated this any faster?
What up
UndoubtEDly
Not "ably"
"HOUSE KEEPER!" YEA THAT'S RACIST WHYTE FOLKS! 😡
What a legend! I love her.
Died 1939 of a heart attack . Birth certificate said 'Housewife' ( cause of death covid-19)