Blues

by Dick Weissman, Craig Morrison (Foreword)

Born out of the field hollers, work songs, and spirituals sung by African-American slaves and tenant farmers, blues music often speaks of oppression, sadness, and love--topics that transcend racial and ethnic boundaries. American Popular Music: Blues, in more than 450 entries, brings together in a single volume all the aspects of this musical genre, creating an essential resource for music lovers everywhere, as well as those interested in the historical roots of an American legacy.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Dick Weissman is a musician, music historian, performer, composer, and recording artist who has written 18 published books about music, including How to Make a Living in Your Local Music Market. He is an associate professor of music at the University of Colorado at Denver and an adjunct professor at Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon, where he lives."