Blues: The Basics
The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 26. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-415-97068-6 (ISBN)
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.
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
General and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-97068-6 (9780415970686)
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Person
Dick Weissman was Associate Professor of Music and Music Industry Studies from 1990-2002 at the University of Colorado at Denver. He has published many books on music, notably The Music Business: Career Opportunitiesand Self-Defense, now in its third edition. He lives in Portland, OR.
Content
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