Gertrude Pridgett "Ma" Rainey (1886?1939) was known as "The Mother of the Blues." Originally performing in vaudville and minstrel shows with her husband Will "Pa" Rainey, she later adopted the new blues style and was instrumental in popularizing the new music. 1. Stamp on Black History: Ma Rainey - Biography with an image of her US postage stamp. 2. All Music Guide: Ma Rainey - Biography, and discography with reviews. 3. Georgia Women of Achievement - Biography of 1993 inductee Gertrude Pridgett "Ma" Rainey. 4. Grave of Gertrude Ma Rainey - Her final resting place in the Porterdale Cemetery, near Columbus, Georgia. Includes photo of her and allows posting of tributes. 5. Ma Rainey House Project - Image of her last home in Columbus Georgia which is being renovated. 6. Ma Rainey: Lyrics and Sound Clips - Collection of lyrics of her songs, sound clips, biography, recommended listening, reading and viewing. 7. Red Hot Jazz: Ma Rainey - Biography and discography. 8. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Ma Rainey - Inductee profile. 9. The Ma Rainey Page - Biography from Tom Sullivan discussing her bisexuality.

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