Blues : the basics
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Blues : the basics
（The basics）
Routledge, 2005
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-171) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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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