Blues: The Basics - Dick Weissman

Blues: The Basics

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Buch | Softcover
216 Seiten
2004
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-97068-6 (ISBN)
24,90 inkl. MwSt
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.
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 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.

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.

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

Reihe/Serie The Basics
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 129 x 198 mm
Gewicht 226 g
Themenwelt Kunst / Musik / Theater Musik Jazz / Blues
ISBN-10 0-415-97068-7 / 0415970687
ISBN-13 978-0-415-97068-6 / 9780415970686
Zustand Neuware
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