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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 Opportunitiesand Self-Defense, now in its third edition. He lives in Portland, OR. Klappentext 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 itkey artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jeffersonkey recordingsComplete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners. 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
