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Gertrude "Ma" Rainey (née Pridgett; April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939) was an American blues singer and influential early-blues recording artist. Dubbed the "Mother of the Blues", she bridged earlier vaudeville and the authentic expression of southern blues, influencing a generation of blues singers. Rainey was known for her powerful vocal abilities, energetic disposition, majestic phrasing, and a "moaning" style of singing. Her qualities are present and most evident in her early recordings "Bo-Weevil Blues" and "Moonshine Blues". Gertrude... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ma Rainey first charted in 1925 with See See Rider Blues.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.