The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good

The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good

by Marie B. Trout

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By Elijah Wald

The blues is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of the Deep South in the late 19th century. It is characterized by its use of blue notes, a flattened third and seventh note that give the music its distinctive sound. The blues has been a major influence on many other genres of music, including jazz, rock, and pop.

In his book The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good, Elijah Wald explores the history, culture, and impact of the blues music genre. Wald argues that the blues is more than just a musical style; it is a way of life that has helped African-Americans to cope with the hardships of racism and oppression. The book is a comprehensive and authoritative work on the subject, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the blues.

The History of the Blues

The blues originated in the African-American communities of the Deep South in the late 19th century. The genre has its roots in African-American spirituals, work songs, and field hollers. The blues was first played on acoustic guitars, and it was often performed by solo musicians or small groups.

In the early 20th century, the blues began to spread to other parts of the country, including the Midwest and the West Coast. Blues musicians began to play in vaudeville shows and on the radio, and the genre began to gain a wider audience. In the 1950s, the blues was electrified, and it became a major influence on rock and roll.

The Culture of the Blues

The blues is more than just a musical style; it is a way of life. Blues musicians often sing about the hardships of life, but they also find ways to celebrate the joys of life. The blues is a music of hope and resilience, and it has helped African-Americans to cope with the challenges they have faced.

The blues has a strong tradition of storytelling. Blues musicians often use their songs to tell stories about their own lives or the lives of others. The blues is also a music of protest, and blues musicians have often used their songs to speak out against racism and oppression.

The Impact of the Blues

The blues has had a major impact on American culture. The genre has influenced many other genres of music, including jazz, rock, and pop. The blues has also been a major influence on American literature and film.

The blues is a powerful and moving music genre that has the ability to connect with people on a deep level. The music of the blues is a testament to the strength and resilience of the African-American people, and it is a music that continues to inspire and uplift people all over the world.

The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good is a comprehensive and authoritative work on the history, culture, and impact of the blues music genre. The book is written by Elijah Wald, a renowned author and music critic, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the blues.

The blues is a powerful and moving music genre that has the ability to connect with people on a deep level. The music of the blues is a testament to the strength and resilience of the African-American people, and it is a music that continues to inspire and uplift people all over the world.

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The Blues: Why It Still Hurts So Good

by Marie B. Trout

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3805 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	335 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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