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Ma Rainey has gotten little to no recognition by the mainstream community over the years. She is the least mentioned for a woman who has made such a major contribution to music. In speaking with various people about Ma Rainey, most were unfamiliar with her. They don't quite have a mental image of her, no reference point in film, TV, pint or media… Strangely, nearly all had heard of Bessie Smith which I found curious considering Ma was Bessie’s mentor. My surmise led me on a mission to tell her story.
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