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010 a| 2004019116;

020 a| 0415970687 (pb : alk. paper);

020 a| 0415970679 (hb : alk. paper);

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050 00 a| ML3521b| .W45 2005;

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100 1 a| Weissman, Dick.=| ^A551787;

245 10 a| Blues :b| the basics /c| Dick Weissman.;

260 a| New York :b| Routledge,c| 2005.;

300 a| ix, 206 pages ;c| 20 cm;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

490 1 a| The basics;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-189), discography (pages 171-185), and index.;

505 0 a| The roots of the blues: 1619-1919 -- The 1920s: documented beginnings of the classic and rural blues -- The folk blues: 1920-1940 -- Rhythm and blues and the beginning of electic blues, 1940-1960 -- The blues revival: 1960-80 -- The new generation of blues artists, 1980-today.;

520 a| This book gives a brief introduction to a century of the blues; it is ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this treasured American artform. The book is organized chronologically, focusing on the major eras in blues's growth and development. It opens with a chapter defining the blues form and detailing the major genres within it. Next, the author gives the beginning blues fan points on how to listen to and truly enjoy the music. The heart of the book traces blues's growth from its folk origins through early recordings of city blues singers like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith and country blues stars like Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Finally, the author gives an overview of the blues scene today. The book concludes with lists of key recordings, books, and videos. This book serves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make blues an enduring and well-loved musical style.;

650 0 a| Blues (Music)x| History and criticism.=| ^A24598;

830 0 a| Basics (Routledge (Firm))=| ^A611142;

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Blues : the basics / Dick Weissman.

Author/creator	Weissman, Dick
Format	Book
Publication Info	New York : Routledge, 2005.
Description	ix, 206 pages ; 20 cm
Subjects	Blues (Music)--History and criticism.

Series	The basics Basics (Routledge (Firm)) ^A611142
Contents	The roots of the blues: 1619-1919 -- The 1920s: documented beginnings of the classic and rural blues -- The folk blues: 1920-1940 -- Rhythm and blues and the beginning of electic blues, 1940-1960 -- The blues revival: 1960-80 -- The new generation of blues artists, 1980-today.
Abstract	This book gives a brief introduction to a century of the blues; it is ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this treasured American artform. The book is organized chronologically, focusing on the major eras in blues's growth and development. It opens with a chapter defining the blues form and detailing the major genres within it. Next, the author gives the beginning blues fan points on how to listen to and truly enjoy the music. The heart of the book traces blues's growth from its folk origins through early recordings of city blues singers like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith and country blues stars like Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Finally, the author gives an overview of the blues scene today. The book concludes with lists of key recordings, books, and videos. This book serves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make blues an enduring and well-loved musical style.
Local note	Little-342769--305131048193
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-189), discography (pages 171-185), and index.
LCCN	2004019116
ISBN	0415970687 (pb : alk. paper)
ISBN	0415970679 (hb : alk. paper)

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