Blues : The Basics
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Author:WEISSMAN Dick
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ISBN:9780415970686
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Publication Date:01/04/2005
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Edition:1
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Pages:224
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Routledge
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Blues : The Basics
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Author:WEISSMAN Dick
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ISBN:9780415970686
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Publication Date:01/04/2005
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Edition:1
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Pages:224
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Routledge
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The book is organised 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.
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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 organised 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.
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Author: WEISSMAN DickISBN: 9780415970686Publication Date: 01/04/2005Edition: 1Pages: 224Binding: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeCountry of Publication:
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 organised 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.
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Author: WEISSMAN DickISBN: 9780415970686Publication Date: 01/04/2005Edition: 1Pages: 224Binding: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeCountry of Publication:
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