Black Bottom Blues: 1923-28 collects some of the most important recordings from Ma Rainey, widely celebrated as the Mother of the Blues." Featuring classic performances from the formative years of recorded blues, the collection showcases Rainey's powerful voice, emotional depth, and lasting influence on generations of artists. A vital document of American music history, these recordings capture the spirit and innovation that helped define the blues."

1. Bad Luck Blues
2. Bo-Weavil Blues
3. Barrel House Blues
4. Moonshine Blues
5. Southern Blues
6. Lost Wandering Blues
7. Shave 'Em Dry Blues
8. Booze and Blues
9. Jealous Hearted Blues
10. See See Rider Blues
11. Jelly Bean Blues
12. Countin' the Blues
13. Slave to the Blues
14. Yonder Come the Blues
15. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
16. Prove It on Me Blues

Label: Acrobat

Catalog: 1709

Genre: Blues