Ma Rainey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ma Rainey
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 26, 1886(1886-04-26)
Age	138
Date Of Death	December 22, 1939, Rome, GA
Birthplace	Columbus
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Aries

Ma Rainey Biography

Ma Rainey is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on April 26, 1886 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. The Mother of the Blues, who was one of the first to incorporate folk blues music into their performances. Over the course of her career she recorded over 100 songs, including “See See Rider”.

She was the musical inspiration of the famed Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hicks, and the folklorist author Sterling Brown.

She was married to William Rainey (known as Pa Rainey) and they traveled together in a song and dance act before their fame.

Ma Rainey Net Worth

Ma Rainey is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ma Rainey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began her singing career at Springer Opera House in the early 20th century. Her husband was a tour guide around the South, performing cabarets and tent shows.

Her works are distinguished by their simplicity and lackluster embellishment. She essentially took the struggles and songs of African Americans and retold them to the stage.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ma Rainey Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Ma Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ma Rainey celebrates birthday on April 26 of every year.

Did Ma Rainey have gold teeth?

The Oscar-winning actress became larger than life Ma Rainey with the help of gold teeth , charcoal-like makeup, and a wig made of horsehair. When Viola Davis committed to playing the trailblazing blues singer of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” she was uncompromising in her demand for historical accuracy.

What happened Ma Rainey?

In 1935, Rainey returned to her home town, Columbus, Georgia, and became the proprietress of three theatres, the Liberty in Columbus, and the Lyric and the Airdrome in Rome, Georgia, until her death. She died of a heart attack in 1939.

What is Ma Rainey famous for?

Often called the “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey was known for her deep- throated voice and mesmerizing stage presence that drew packed audiences and sold hit records in the early twentieth century.

Is Viola Davis singing in Ma Rainey?

While it is Davis’ voice who belts out “These Dogs of Mine,” Lewis performs the rest of the numbers. In an interview with Variety, Lewis explains how she came to sing in the Oscar-nominated film and got to lip-sync for Viola Davis.

How true is Ma Rainey Black Bottom?

Is Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom based on a true story? No. The movie is based on August Wilson’s 1982 play of the same name.