9780415970686-0415970687-Blues: The Basics

Blues: The Basics

ISBN-13: 9780415970686
ISBN-10: 0415970687
Edition: 1
Author: Dick Weissman
Publication date: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback 216 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780415970686
ISBN-10: 0415970687
Edition: 1
Author: Dick Weissman
Publication date: 2004
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback 216 pages

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Blues: The Basics (ISBN-13: 9780415970686 and ISBN-10: 0415970687), written by authors Dick Weissman, was published by Routledge in 2004. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other Musical Genres (State & Local, United States History, Music) books. You can easily purchase or rent Blues: The Basics (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Musical Genres books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $4.03.

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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.

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