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What was the name of Ma Rainey's performance group with her husband?

  • Rainey Blues Band

  • Blue Rainey Duo

  • Rainey and Rainey, Assassinators of the Blues

  • The Rainey Orchestra

Answer

Rainey and Rainey, Assassinators of the Blues, was the name of Ma Rainey's performance group formed in 1914 with her husband, William "Pa" Rainey. They toured the South, primarily in tent shows, gaining popularity for their captivating blend of blues, jazz, and vaudeville.
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