The History Of The Blues - The Roots, The Music, The People (Paperback, 2)

Francis Davis's The History of the Blues is a ground-breaking rethinking of the blues that fearlessly examines how race relations have altered perceptions of the music. Tracing its origins from the Mississippi Delta to its amplification in Chicago right after World War II, Davis argues for an examination of the blues in its own right, not just as a precursor to jazz and rock'n' roll. The lives of major figures such as Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, and Leadbelly, in addition to contemporary artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robert Cray, are examined and skillfully woven into a riveting, provocative narrative.

General

Imprint:	Da Capo Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2003
First published:	September 2003
Authors:	Francis Davis
Dimensions:	255 x 178 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
Edition:	2
ISBN-13:	978-0-306-81296-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues
LSN:	0-306-81296-7
Barcode:	9780306812965

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