Ma Rainey
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Ma Rainey
Summary
Ma Rainey is a human[1]. Born in Columbus[2], she… she was born on April 26, 1886[3]. She died in Columbus[4]. She died on December 22, 1939[5]. She worked as a street artist[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], musician[9], and blues singer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,440 views/month, #6,006 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Columbus[2], Ma Rainey…
- Ma Rainey passed away in Columbus[4].
- Ma Rainey was born on April 26, 1886[3].
- Ma Rainey died on December 22, 1939[5].
- Ma Rainey is buried at Porterdale Cemetery[12].
- Ma Rainey held citizenship in United States[13].
- Ma Rainey is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
- Ma Rainey worked as a street artist[6].
- Ma Rainey's professions included singer[7].
- Ma Rainey worked as a songwriter[8].
- Ma Rainey worked as a musician[9].
- Ma Rainey's professions included blues singer[10].
- Ma Rainey received the Georgia Women of Achievement[15].
- Ma Rainey received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16].
- Ma Rainey is recorded as female[17].
- Ma Rainey's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Ma Rainey's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality[19].
- Ma Rainey is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement[20].
- Ma Rainey's genre is blues[21].
- Ma Rainey's record label is recorded as Paramount[22].
- Ma Rainey's Commons category is recorded as Ma Rainey[23].
- Ma Rainey's voice type is recorded as contralto[24].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
- Ma Rainey's residence is recorded as Gertrude Ma Pridgett Rainey House[26].
- Ma Rainey's family name is recorded as Pritgett[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Columbus[2], Ma Rainey… she was born on April 26, 1886[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include street artist[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], musician[9], and blues singer[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Georgia Women of Achievement[15], an award[28], in United States[29] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16], a music museum[30], in United States[31], founded in 1983[32].
Death and Burial
Ma Rainey died on December 22, 1939[5]. She died in Columbus[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at Porterdale Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ma Rainey include Rainey[33], an impact crater[34].
Why It Matters
Ma Rainey ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,440 views/month, #6,006 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for her include Rainey[33], an impact crater[34].
FAQs
Where was Ma Rainey born?
Ma Rainey's place of birth was Columbus[2].
Where did Ma Rainey die?
Ma Rainey died in Columbus[4].
What did Ma Rainey do for work?
Ma Rainey worked as street artist[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], musician[9], and blues singer[10].
What awards did Ma Rainey receive?
Honors received include Georgia Women of Achievement[15] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[16].