Dick Weissman

Blues: The Basics (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Blues: The Basics" gives a brief introduction to a century of the blues; it is ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this treasured American artform. The book is organized chronologically, focusing on the major eras in blues's growth and development. It opens with a chapter defining the blues form and detailing the major genres within it. Next, the author gives the beginning blues fan points on how to listen to and truly enjoy the music. The heart of the book traces blues's growth from its folk origins through early recordings of city blues singers like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith and country blues stars like Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Finally, the author gives an overview of the blues scene today. The book concludes with lists of key recordings, books, and videos. "Blues: The" "Basics "serves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make blues an enduring and well-loved musical style.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Oktober 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781135877118
• Artikelnr.: 42725810

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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