Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, GA, on 26 April 1886. Mother of the Blues was among the first singers to infuse folk-blue music into her performances. Over the course of her career, she recorded more than a hundred songs, including “See See Rider.” She became the musical inspiration for the popular Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes and folklorist Sterling Brown. Starting her singing career at the Springer Opera House at the turn of the twentieth century, she and her husband toured the South in tent shows and cabarets.
She’s one of the famous Blues Singer on Common Bio. She was ranked on the list of famous people who were born on April 26, 1886. She is one of the richest blues singers born in the GA. She also has a spot on the most famous Blues Singer chart.
| Short Profile | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Ma |
| Last Name | Rainey |
| Profession | Blues Singer |
| Died | Dec 22, 1939 ( age 53) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Birth Date | April 26, 1886 |
| Birth Place | Columbus, GA |
| Country | GA |
