Artists similar to
Ma Rainey
In short
The artists most similar to Ma Rainey are Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Big Bill Broonzy and Memphis Minnie, from the same vaudeville blues and blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ma Rainey?
The artists most similar to Ma Rainey are Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Big Bill Broonzy and Memphis Minnie, from the same vaudeville blues and blues circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ma Rainey?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Skip James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ma Rainey" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ma Rainey?
Ma Rainey is usually associated with vaudeville blues and blues (artist · US · born 1886), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.