The Blues

by Michael V. Uschan

Book Overview

In the early twentieth century, blues music was developed by African Americans in the Deep South. With roots in spirituals, folk music, work songs, and native music, blues contains a medley of influences that create a distinctive culture and sound. Blues moved north with the Great Migration and influenced many popular forms of music such as bluegrass, rock and roll, and country. This compelling volume details the history of blues music and the careers...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420506587
• ISBN13: 9781420506587
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10