Blues: The Basics

by Dick Weissman

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415970687
• ISBN13: 9780415970686
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.8"