The history of the blues
By: Francis Davis.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Hyperion
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Blues (Music) -- History and criticism
Other titles: History of the blues (Television program)
Description: Discusses the history of blues music from its origins in the Mississippi Delta to its peak in Chicago right after World War II to its current popularity with whites in urban clubs. Includes a timeline showing how events in the larger society had an impact on the music.
Notes: Includes discography, bibliographical references, and index.
"The history of the blues is the companion volume to a three-part PBS series of the same name"--Introd.