Articles about "blues"
The History of Blues Music
From blues music came great artists such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy, Bessie Smith and others. But the blues might never have been created ...
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The History of Blues Music: The Classic Era
Feb 26, 2008 ... Before the country blues of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Blake, and Robert Johnson, it was the classic blues that was all the rage in the ...
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The History of Blues Music: The Country Blues
Early blues singers, such as Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Blake, led the way when it came to the early recordings of the country blues.
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Son House - Profile of Delta Blues Singer Son House
When Delta blues singer Son House reemerged in the 1960s after disappearing for two decades, listeners once again experienced the intensity of his blues.
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Ma Rainey - Profile of Singer Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey was an unlikely star during the classic blues era of the 1920s. She was short, heavy set, had gold-capped teeth, and was considered unattractively ...
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Blues Music
A definition of blues music. ... Definition: It is believed that the blues emerged sometime in the 1890s. It is not certain where the music originated, ...
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Alberta Hunter - Profile of Singer Alberta Hunter
Just as blues music increased in popularity, she finally got a break. Due to her versatility as a singer, her career lasted over four decades.
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Bessie Smith
... on WashingtonQuotes A-ZThe Country BluesThis Day in African American History ... Bessie Smith BiographyThe Classic Blues EraThe History of Blues Music ...
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Renowned Blues Singer: Son House
When Delta blues singer Son House reemerged in the 1960s after disappearing for two decades, listeners once again experienced the intensity of his blues. ...
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The Country Blues
Apr 29, 2008 ... Early blues singers, such as Blind Lemon Jefferson and Blind Blake, led the way when it came to the early recordings of the country blues. ...
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