Blues: The Basics - Brossura

Weissman, Dick

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0415970687 ISBN 13: 9780415970686

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2004

Riassunto

Blues: The Basics offers a concise introduction to a century of the blues. Organized chronologically, it focuses on the major eras in the growth and development of this popular musical style. Material includes:

• a definition of the blues and the major genres within it
• key artists such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson
• key recordings

Complete with timelines and suggestions for further investigation, this fascinating overview is ideal for students and interested listeners.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Dick Weissman was Associate Professor of Music and Music Industry Studies from 1990-2002 at the University of Colorado at Denver. He has published many books on music, notably The Music Business: Career Opportunities and Self-Defense, now in its third edition. He lives in Portland, OR.

Product Description:

Book by Weissman Dick

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0415970687
• ISBN 13: 9780415970686
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 216