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1 day ago · Learn about the origins, styles, and influences of blues music, a secular folk genre created by African Americans in the early 20th century. Explore the blues artists, songs, and facts from Britannica's comprehensive article.
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- What is the blues?The blues is a form of secular folk music created by African Americans in the early 20th century, originally in the South. Although instrumental ac...
- Where did the blues get its name?In the 19th century the English phrase blue devils referred to the upsetting hallucinations brought on by severe alcohol withdrawal. This was later...
- How did the blues begin as a musical genre?The origins of the blues are poorly documented, but it is believed that after the American Civil War (1861–65), formerly enslaved African Americans...
- Why is the blues considered the “Devil’s music”?In the early 20th century the blues (among several other popular genres of music) was considered seductive and destructive by parents and clergy wh...
- How does blues music sound?The blues has a distinct melancholic and somber tone, which is achieved through vocal techniques such as melisma, rhythmic techniques such as synco...
5 days ago · Blues Music - Best Slow Blues Hits - Relaxing Blues instrument [00:00:00] - 01 If I Ever Loved Another Woman - Big Wolf Band [00:06:02] - 02 Jimmy Dawkins...
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May 16, 2024 · These best blues singers are known for their great voices and music that will stand the test of time, and for spearheading legendary tracks with their good blues bands. Note that this ranking is for blues artists only - no best blues rock bands here.
May 4, 2024 · Sink into the soothing depths of Slow Blues - Relaxing Blues Music. Let the Best Of Slow Blues Rock Ballads serenade your soul with timeless melodies. 🎶🌌Fo...
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May 15, 2024 · Immerse yourself in the rich history, raw emotion, and electrifying performances of blues legends and contemporary artists alike. From Delta blues to Chicago blues, explore the genre's diverse...
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4 days ago · Rhythm and blues, term used for several types of postwar African-American popular music, as well as for some white rock music derived from it. Perhaps the most commonly understood meaning of the term is as a description of the sophisticated urban music that had been developing since the 1930s.
May 21, 2024 · Who wrote the first blues song? What was the first recorded blues song? We dig deep to find out the fascinating history of recorded blues.
