Winner ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Music
Foreword by Dr. John, Recommended by Bonnie Raitt and Joe Bonamassa
What a great resource, as fascinating as it is informative. Debra
Devi s passion for the blues shines through. Bonnie Raitt
Find out what the words in your favorite blues songs "really"
mean In "The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu," rock
musician and "Huffington Post" blogger Debra Devi defines over 150
blues terms like mojo, hoodoo, buffet flat and killing floor with
wild stories and fresh insights from her interviews with such blues
stars as Hubert Sumlin, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Henry Gray, Little
Milton Campbell, Bob Margolin, Jody Williams, Robben Ford, Jimmie
Vaughan and more. As a musician myself, Devi explains, I thought I
could make a contribution by talking to blues legends about what
the words in these songs mean to them.
"The Language of the Blues" includes over 30 photos (17 color)
and a remarkable foreword by Dr. John, who helped Devi uncover the
illegal gambling origins of terms like gig and axe. Winner of the
ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Music, "The
Language of the Blues" has earned praise from Bonnie Raitt, Joe
Bonamassa, former Muddy Waters guitarist Bob Margolin, producer Hal
Willner and even Ministry singer Al Jourgensen Joe Bonamassa says,
Devi's book will teach you what you really need to know about blues
history and where the blues are coming from. Al Jourgensen notes:
Finally one can understand the mechanics behind the overwhelming
viscera of the Blues. Debra Devi's work is a true guide book to the
soul.
Devi combines her interviews with in-depth research into
etymology, African language, voodoo and the origins of blues, rock
and jazz. The result is a lively read "Reuters" calls one of the
wittiest, bawdiest, most fascinating dictionaries ever. "Blues
Revue" deems "The Language of the Blues" an essential purchase for
scholars and fans and "New York Times" columnist Shelton Ivany
adds, If you have any questions about blues songs, lyrics,
musicians or events, chances are you will find your answers in this
unparalleled publication. Don't think that "The Language of the
Blues" might read like a dictionary or reference book, explains Bob
Margolin. There's no plot, but you can open it at random and fall
into the world of your favorite blues songs, finding out more about
the lyrics than you would by guessing from context. I learned a lot
more about the blues music I love.
Devi is an "American Blues Scene" columnist and former "Blues
Revue" associate editor. She is the lead singer/guitarist for the
rock band DEVI and a Fender Girl Rock Nation artist. Visit her at
www.devi-rock.com.
This book is fascinating Take it to the bathroom and don't come
out until you're done reading it. - Jimmy Vivino
This is a beautiful book. After hearing 'Hellhound on My Trail'
in high school I bought every vintage blues record available at the
time. Upon receiving "The Language of the Blues" I discovered my
knowledge only scratched the surface. Debra Devi has written an
invaluable reference book. And it's also great fun to read. - Hal
Willner
Congratulations to Debra Devi for "The Language of the Blues."
Its candor and witty honesty bring us into the world she describes
so well with beautiful strength. This is a book that lovers of
music and just plain old lovers will love to have in their
collections. - Ed Sanders
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