Articles about "blues music"
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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Blues Music
Definition: It is believed that the blues emerged sometime in the 1890s. It is not certain where the music originated, but it has been claimed that it began ...
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W.C. Handy - Profile of W.C. Handy
He was not the inventor of blues music, but WC Handy was dubbed "The Father of the Blues." He was instrumental in the development of blues improvisation and ...
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Ma Rainey - Profile of Singer Ma Rainey
During the time that Rainey was traveling with her band, other female blues singers, known as classic blues singers, were also singing blues music. ...
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Bessie Smith - Profile of Blues Singer Bessie Smith
The Black Codes of 1865The History of Blues MusicThe Murder of Emmett ... Also in the show was singer Ma Rainey, the Mother of the Blues. ...
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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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Son House - Profile of Delta Blues Singer Son House
When Delta blues singer Son House reemerged in the 1960s after disappearing for two ... He was the son of a musician and, while he was drawn to music, ...
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Ethel Waters - Profile of Singer and Actress Ethel Waters
With all that Ethel Waters contributed to the music and film industries, it is surprising that she is often forgotten. She was a talented blues singer whose ...
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