Blues: The Basics

<p><em><strong>Blues: The Basics</strong></em> 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:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>a definition of the blues and the major genres within it</li> <p> </p> <li>key artists such as Ma Rainey Bessie Smith Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson</li> <p> </p> <li>key recordings</li> </ul><p>Complete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.</p>