Encyclopedia of the Blues 2-Volume Set

This comprehensive two-volume set brings together all aspects of the blues from performers and musical styles to record labels and cultural issues, including regional evolution and history. Organized in an accessible A-to-Z format, theEncyclopedia of the Bluesis an essential reference resource for information on this unique American music genre. Coverage includes: The whole history of the blues, from its antecedents in African and American types of music to the contemporary styles performed today Artists active throughout the United States and from foreign countries The business of the blues, including individual record labels active since the prewar era Aspects particular to blues lyrics and music Specific issues such as race or gender as related to the blues Reference lists of blues periodicals, blues newsletters, libraries, and museums

Entries include: American Folk Blues Festivals Bell, T.D. Below, Fred Below, La Marr Chicago Chitlin Circuit Cincinnati Cleveland Country Blues Country Music Detroit Dillard, Varetta Electric Flag Field Hollers Forms: Work-song Funderburgh, Anson Funk Gaddy, Bob Great Depression Guitar: Technical Description Harmonica Historiography: 1933-1942 Horn Sections Jazz Jug Kazoo Mandolin Marketing : Retailing Periodicals Piedmont Pittsburgh Rac ial Issues and the Blues Railroads Rap Research Rhythm and Blues Rochester, NY Rock-and-Roll Saint Louis San Francisco Scales Seattle Soul South America Sweden Topical Blues on: Civil Rights Transcription (Lyrics) and much more...