| Author: | Dick Weissman | ISBN: | 9781135877118 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 28, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dick Weissman |
| ISBN: | 9781135877118 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 28, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
