12 Ma Rainey (1886-1939) and Her Tub Jug Washboard Band “See See Rider”1925 and “Prove It On Me Blues” 1928

Born Gertrude Pridgett, the “Mother of the Blues” sang about the troubles of women and Southern blacks in her vaudeville shows. “It must’ve been women, ‘cause I don’t like no men.” Her recording of “See See Rider” is listed on the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. 

Ma Rainey "Prove It On Me Blues"

Ma Rainey "See See Rider"