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Explore the deep roots of a uniquely American musical form with the Encyclopedia of the Blues V1 by Routledge. This comprehensive volume provides a historical, musical, and cultural foundation for anyone studying the evolution of blues music. It tracks the musical and cultural trends created by the blues, along with the specific aspects of the music industry and American society that helped develop these movements. While the blues originated in specific regions, this text explains how the genre expanded to become a global means of entertainment and self-expression for people of all races, classes, and nationalities. This first volume offers a detailed look at the individuals and social shifts that shaped the music. Whether you are a student, a researcher, or a music enthusiast, this book serves as a primary resource for understanding the impact of the blues on the world.

Key Features

Provides a strong historical and cultural foundation for the study of blues music and its origins.

Traces musical trends and the impact of the music industry on the development of the genre.

Examines how American society helped nurture the various movements within blues music.

Explores how the genre grew from regional roots to become a global form of self-expression.

Covers diverse topics including the social influence of the blues across different races and classes.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
28 October 2005
Listed Since
08 December 2006

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