Blues: The Basics

Informationen zum Autor 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. Zusammenfassung '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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

Product details

• Authors: Dick Weissman, Weissman Dick
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2004
• EAN: 9780415970679
• ISBN: 978-0-415-97067-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: BASICS
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music; Blues, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Blues, Popular Music, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Western "classical" music