The history of the blues
Davis, Francis, 1946-1995
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This comprehensive study of blues music disputes the idea that it is strictly derived from African rhythms, contending that it is "Southern" music as much as "black" music, and offers detailed analysis of leading blues musicians, from Count Basie to Robert Cray.
Main title:
The history of the blues / by Francis Davis.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Secker & Warburg, 1995.
Collation:
viii,309p. : ports. ; 26cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p275-279. - Includes index.
ISBN:
9780436201851
Language:
English
BRN:
317502