The story of the blues
By: Paul Oliver.
Publisher: Northeastern University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Blues (Music) -- History and criticism.; Blues musicians -- United States.; African American musicians.
Description: Now available in an updated edition, Paul Oliver's classic history of the blues is widely recognized as the definitive work on the subject. Featuring more than two hundred vintage photographs and a new introduction by the author, the engaging, informative volume brings to life the African American singers and players who created this rich genre of music, as well as the settings and experiences that inspired them.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [198]-202) and index.