The Poetry of the Blues: Samuel Charters, Ann Charters

by Ann Charters Samuel Charters

Book Overview

"A signal event in the history of the music." - Ted Gioia, author of The Delta Blues

Musicologist and writer Samuel Charters (1929-2015) considered blues lyrics a profound cultural expression that could connect all people who love poetry. A pioneer in the exploration of world music, Charters conducted research that brought obscure musicians of the American South and Appalachia into the mainstream. In this landmark volume, the noted blues...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9WBLPR8
• ISBN13: 9798890961280
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"