Ma Rainey's influence was primarily on what genre of music?
Pop
Country
Blues
Rock
Answer
Blues music finds its roots deeply intertwined with the influence of Ma Rainey, often hailed as the "Mother of the Blues." Her powerful and emotive voice, coupled with her raw and honest lyrics, left an indelible mark on the genre. Rainey's fusion of African-American spirituals, work songs, and vaudeville performance styles defined the early foundations of blues music.
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