11: Who was the real Ma Rainey?

If you've seen Netflix's latest hit, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, you may be curious to know more about the real person. Ma Rainey aka "Queen of the Blues", had a mouth full of gold teeth that matched her flashy performances. She was a blues pioneer and one of the first blues musicians ever recorded.

This is her story...

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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.

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