Musicians: Gertrude “Ma” Rainey

Womanica - A podcast by iHeartPodcasts and Wonder Media Network

Gertrude “Ma” Rainey (c.1886-1939) was known as the Mother of the Blues. With her full, deep throated voice and lyrics that celebrated the liberation of Black women, this musician influenced the genre of blues for generations to come.

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