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Ma Rainey, Mother of More Than Just Blues, Comes Alive on New Release

Source: The New York Times Published Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:54 +0000
Ma Rainey, Mother of More Than Just Blues, Comes Alive on New Release

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Key context: Ma Rainey’s voice was powerful enough that when she hit her loudest notes, the grooves distorted on the cheaply made recordings of her. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Ma Rainey’s voice was powerful enough that when she hit her loudest notes, the grooves distorted on the cheaply made recordings of her.

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