Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey · 1927 · Titre signature de Ma Rainey, enregistré pour Paramount

Context

Recorded in December 1927 for Paramount with Her Georgia Band (Paramount 12590). The title has remained associated with Ma Rainey, nicknamed the "Mother of the Blues".

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Classic blues (women singers), Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Classic blues: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

By the same artist

• Oh Papa Blues (1927)
• Prove It on Me Blues (1928)
• Hear Me Talking to You (1928)
• Black Eye Blues (1928)
• See See Rider Blues (1924)
• Jelly Bean Blues (1924)

Sources

• EN: Ma Rainey

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