UConn Swing and Blues is hosting a showing of the film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, starring Oscar nominees Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. The film follows Gertrude "Ma" Rainey through a recording session as her white management attempts to "control the uncontrollable 'Mother of Blues.'" Ma Rainey was an early blues singer who during a five year span recorded over one hundred pieces, including "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" in 1927. She recorded with the likes of Louis Armstrong and was known for her powerful voice.
Join UConn Swing and Blues this Saturday, April 3rd at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom as we learn the history of the music that we dance to every week.
To RSVP for tis event contact us at uconnswingandblues@gmail.com
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