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Blues: The Basics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415970686)
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xBlues: 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 it
- key artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson
- key recordings
Complete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.
Author: Dick Weissman
ISBN-10: 0415970687
ISBN-13: 9780415970686
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/26/2004
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.84h x 5.30w x 0.56d
Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2006 pg. 308
By Dick Weissman
xDick 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.
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