The Poetry of the Blues

by Samuel Charters

Book Overview

A signal event in the history of the music. -- Ted Gioia, author of The Delta Blues
Musicologist and writer Samuel Charters (1929-2015) considered blues lyrics a profound cultural expression that could connect all people who love poetry. A pioneer in the exploration of world music, Charters conducted research that brought obscure musicians of the American South and Appalachia into the mainstream. In this landmark volume, the noted blues...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486832953
• ISBN13: 9780486832951
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.4"