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Black Blues Are Born
In the fields of America's south slaves develop a work-singing rhythm known as Call and Response. Ma Rainey marries Pa Rainey.
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Home to Columbus
Ma Rainey returns to Columbus and becomes a theatrical businesswoman. On December 22, 1939, Gertrude Pridgett 'Ma' Rainey died.
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Ma Rainey
Gertrude Pridgett, later known as Ma Rainey the Mother of the Blues, grew up hearing folk music played by jugs and combs as well as church music.
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Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that can affect individuals living in winter climates.
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Help To Feather Their Nests
Want to attract more wildlife to your garden? Are you into recycling everything? Encourage your feathered friends to linger in your garden by furnishing supplies for nest-building.
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Ma Rainey and Louis Armstrong
Ma Rainey performs in New Orleans with Joe "King" Oliver and Louis Armstrong. She sings in dance halls and saloons in Storyville.
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Ma Rainey Gets Discovered
Ma Rainey, in the early 1920s, begins recording her music in New York and Chicago. Soon she is seen covered in diamonds.
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Nursing Through Depression
Many mothers experience postpartum depression. Breastfeeding can continue while a mother takes anti-depressants. In fact, nursing may help alleviate her symptoms.
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Women who've "Wowed" us in Music!
March is Women's History Month! In honor of this event and some of the women who have left their marks in history, this article spotlights women who have wowed us with their musical talents. Not ALL of you will agree on my selection of women for this feature article. However, I hope that afer you investigate the sites offered, that you will have an appreciation for all that they have done for the music industry and most importantly, for humanity, even if their music is not your "cup of tea."
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