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Blues: The Basics offers a concise introduction to a century of the blues. Organized chronologically, it focuses on the major eras in the growth and development of this popular musical style. Material includes:

  • a definition of the blues and the major genres within it

  • key artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson

  • key recordings

Complete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.



Table of Contents

Introduction, Some Caveats, 1 The Roots of The Blues: 1619–1919, 2 The 1920s: Documented Beginnings of the Classic and Rural Blues, 3 The Folk Blues: 1920–1940, 4 Rhythm and Blues and the Beginning of Electric Blues: 1940–1960, 5 The Blues Revival: 1960–1980, 6 The New Generation of Blues Artists: 1980–Today, Appendix, Index

Blues The Basics

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 1 November 2004
      ISBN-13 9780415970679
      978-0415970679
      ISBN-10 0415970679
      Also in:
      Art music, orchestral and formal music Popular music

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Blues: The Basics offers a concise introduction to a century of the blues. Organized chronologically, it focuses on the major eras in the growth and development of this popular musical style. Material includes:

      • a definition of the blues and the major genres within it

      • key artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson

      • key recordings

      Complete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.



      Table of Contents

      Introduction, Some Caveats, 1 The Roots of The Blues: 1619–1919, 2 The 1920s: Documented Beginnings of the Classic and Rural Blues, 3 The Folk Blues: 1920–1940, 4 Rhythm and Blues and the Beginning of Electric Blues: 1940–1960, 5 The Blues Revival: 1960–1980, 6 The New Generation of Blues Artists: 1980–Today, Appendix, Index

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