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February 2, 2015
Published by at February 2, 2015
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Queer Black History: Ma Rainey

Mother of the blues and creator of a lesbian anthem […]
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October 7, 2014
Published by at October 7, 2014
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LGBTQ History #5: Ma Rainey

Ma Rainey is recognized as one of the great female blues vocalists, and known as the “Mother of the Blues.” She signed a record deal with Paramount Records in 1923 and was one of the first performers to record the blues.
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