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Delta Blues
- The Life and Times of the Mississippi Masters Who Revolutionized American Music
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
The definitive account of how the rough sounds of the Mississippi Delta changed the course of American popular music.
The blues grew out of the plantations and prisons, the swampy marshes and fertile cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. With original research and keen insights, Ted Gioia - the author of a landmark study of West Coast jazz and the critically acclaimed The History of Jazz - brings to life the stirring music of the Delta, evoking the legendary figures who shaped its sound and ethos: Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, and others.
Tracing the history of the Delta blues from the field hollers and plantation music of the 19th century to the exploits of modern-day musicians in the Delta tradition, Delta Blues tells the full story of this timeless and unforgettable music. No cultural force boasts such humble origins or such world-conquering reverberations. In this evocative rags-to-riches tale, Gioia shows how the sounds of the Delta altered the course of popular music in America and in the world beyond.
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- Ricardo
- 14-02-23
Great!
A review requires 15 words and now I still have 5 to go. 2 now. Great book
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-04-21
An Exceptional Blues History
An exceptionally well-written and engaging history of the blues, with a fantastic narrator.
Exactly what I had been searching for.
A pleasure for all blues fans.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-21
If you love blues music, it's a well worth read.
It covers all from the beginning of the delta blues, going through to modern day. Very interesting focus on John Lee hooker muddy waters, howlin wolf, son House
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- Jonathan Townsend
- 05-09-24
Lots of blues history.
I have read several books about blues, so I know a lot about the blues history, nevertheless this was a pleasant run through focussing on different artists through the years. I was able to listen to it over several weeks when I had the time to listen. I'll probably listen to it again in a few years.
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