Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom A Play
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom A Play by August Wilson is a reissue published by Penguin on April 24, 1985. This 112-page work presents a vivid depiction of a recording session in 1927 Chicago, where the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey arrives with her entourage. The narrative unfolds in a run-down studio, highlighting the dynamics between Rainey, her Black musician sidemen, and the white figures in the music industry, revealing deeper themes of racial exploitation and the impact of racism.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of black rage and the self-hate that can arise from systemic racism. The play captures the tensions and interactions among the characters as they navigate their roles within a racially charged environment. With its focus on drama and American literary themes, this edition of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom offers insight into the complexities of identity and artistic expression in a historical context.
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NOW A NETFLIX FILM STARRING VIOLA DAVIS AND CHADWICK BOSEMAN
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Fences and The Piano Lesson comes the extraordinary Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom—winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play.
The time is 1927. The place is a run-down recording studio in Chicago. Ma Rainey, the legendary blues singer, is due to arrive with her entourage to cut new sides of old favorites. Waiting for her are her Black musician sidemen, the white owner of the record company, and her white manager. What goes down in the session to come is more than music. It is a riveting portrayal of black rage, of racism, of the self-hate that racism breeds, and of racial exploitation.
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