Blues: The Basics

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.

Author: Dick Weissman
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/26/2004
Pages: 206
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.84h x 5.30w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780415970686

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2006 pg. 308

About the Author

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.