American blues singer (1886–1939).

Born April 26th, 1886 in Columbus.

Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old in Columbus (myocardial infarction).

Ma Rainey

Born April 26th, 1886 in Columbus.

Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old

Bessie Smith

Born April 15th, 1894 in Chattanooga.

Died September 26th, 1937 at 43 years old

Bessie Smith

Born April 15th, 1894 in Chattanooga.

Died September 26th, 1937 at 43 years old

Mahalia Jackson

Born October 26th, 1911 in New Orleans.

Died January 27th, 1972 at 60 years old

Mahalia Jackson

Born October 26th, 1911 in New Orleans.

Died January 27th, 1972 at 60 years old