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 itkey artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jeffersonkey recordingsComplete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.
- ISBN10 020399776X
- ISBN13 9780203997765
- Publish Date 11 February 2005
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format eBook
- Pages 217
- Language English