Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a play by August Wilson that takes place in a recording studio in 1927 Chicago. The story revolves around Ma Rainey, a pioneering African American blues singer, and her band members. The play explores themes of race, exploitation, and the power dynamics within the music industry. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a powerful and thought-provoking play that sheds light on the struggles faced by African American artists during the early 20th century.
