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This incomparable music lover's guide takes you through the Mississippi Delta, up to Chicago, and to points beyond - sharing the sights and sounds that have made the Blues an integral part of our culture - and our souls. You'll also get an intimate look at "Who's Who in the Blues," from Bessie Smith to John Lee Hooker to Robert Cray. It doesn't matter if your baby's left ya or your mojo's quit workin', don't get blue-just get Blues For Dummies® !

Distinguish the key ingredients that make up the Blues sound

Identify the different shades of Blues-from jump Blues to electric Blues
Find the Blues wherever you go-venues worth visiting
Put together your own satisfying collection of Blues music
Make your next party a Blues event
Kick back and enjoy the ultimate collection of Blues recordings on the Blues For Dummies ® CD

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Table of contents
Introduction.
PART I: What Are the Blues and How Do I Know I Have Them?
Chapter 1: Recognizing the Blues Sound and Style.
Chapter 2: The Many Shades of Blues.
Chapter 3: The Blues Connection to Other Music.
PART II: Who's Who in the Blues
Chapter 4: Early Blues Legends (1900 to 1945)Chapter 5: Artists from the Original Blues Heyday (1946 to 1969).
Chapter 6: Artists of the Contemporary Blues Scene (1970 to Present).
PART III: Listening to the Blues.
Chapter 7: The Best Blues Recordings and Record Labels.
Chapter 8: Where to Head to Hear the Blues.
PART IV: Playing the Blues.
Chapter 9: Putting Together a Blues Band.
Chapter 10: Axes, Harps, and Other Essential Instruments.
Chapter 11: Making a Blues Record.
PART V: The Blues Community.
Chapter 12: Blues Organizations Worth Checking Out.
Chapter 13: A Blues Event: Throwing a Theme Party.
Chapter 14: The Blues Online.
PART VI: The Parts of Tens.
Chapter 15: Then Reasons Why the Blues Just Keep on Growing.
Chapter 16: Ten Collectible Blues Records You Wish You Could Afford.
Appendix.
Afterword.
Index.
Book Registration Information.


Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Author: Lonnie Brooks; Cub Koda; Wayne Baker Brooks and Dan Aykroyd
Media Type: Paperback with CD
Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780764550805
Language: English


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