The NPR Curious Listener's Guide to Blues

Informationen zum Autor David Evans Klappentext Examining the changing face of the genre from its beginnings at the end of the 19th century to its international popularity today, this book traces the social climate that inspired the blues and takes a look at the unmistakable influences that blues had on 20th-century music. Includes information on performances from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton. Zusammenfassung Examining the changing face of the genre from its beginnings at the end of the 19th century to its international popularity today, this book traces the social climate that inspired the blues and takes a look at the unmistakable influences that blues had on 20th-century music. Includes information on performances from Muddy Waters to Eric Clapton.

Product details

• Authors: David Evans, David/ Taj Mahal (FRW) Evans, Taj Mahal
• Assisted by: Taj Mahal (Foreword), Mahal Taj (Foreword)
• Publisher: Tarcher, J.P. Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2005
• EAN: 9780399530722
• ISBN: 978-0-399-53072-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 203 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Blues, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Blues, Popular Music