Blues: The Basics / Edition 1

Blues: The Basics / Edition 1

by Dick Weissman
Blues: The Basics / Edition 1
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ISBN-10:
0415970679
ISBN-13:
9780415970679
Pub. Date:
11/01/2004
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10:
0415970679
ISBN-13:
9780415970679
Pub. Date:
11/01/2004
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Blues: The Basics / Edition 1

Blues: The Basics / Edition 1

by Dick Weissman

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 with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415970679
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/01/2004
Series: The Basics
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

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 Opportunities and Self-Defense, now in its third edition. He lives in Portland, OR.

Table of Contents

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
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