Black Eye Blues Gertrude “Ma” Rainey April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939 Legendary blues singer Gertrude “Ma” Rainey said she was born April 26, 1886 in Columbus, Georgia. There’s some question...

Deep Moaning Blues Ma Rainey acc. by Tub Jug Washboard Band “Mother of the Blues”Gertrude “Ma” Rainey recorded “Deep Moaning Blues” in Chicago during 1928 accompanied by Georgia Tom Dorsey...