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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.
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...
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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.
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.
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