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Singing in a classic blues style, black Americans such as Ma Rainey introduced the rural country blues of the south to white audiences. These early singers—almost all of them women—performed a highly produced, jazz-inspired form of blues that was popular in traveling minstrel shows and vaudeville. Rainey was known for her direct, personal style and her affected, warm voice. In addition to frequent performances, Rainey recorded about 90 songs between 1923 and 1928, when the music industry halted the recording of “race” records (recordings made by black artists).
"Jelly Bean Blues" performed by Ma Rainey, from Ma Rainey (Cat.# Milestone MCD-47021-2) (p)1992 Fantasy, Inc. All rights reserved.
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