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The Civil War begins leaving the ability to abolish slavery slim. Soon, enslaved people came together in unity creating songs, and began gaining hope.
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Lemon Jefferson is born.
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"Maple Leaf Rag" is published by Scott Joplin.
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Victor Records records the first African American tape.
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The first blues song "I got the Blues" was published.
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Memphis Blues sheet music is published.
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Mamie Smith's rendition of "Crazy Blues" sells over 1 million copies in the first year of its release.
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The first folk blues record is issued.
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Urban Blues forms as a result of the Great Depression
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The broadcast of "King Biscuit" gained notice.
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Blues became more popular after soldiers returned home from war.
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Arthur Crudup recorded "That's All Right" which would later be sung be Elvis Presley.
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Elvis records Arthur's "That's Alright Mama".
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Muddy Waters perform at the Newport Jazz Festival.
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The book "Slave Songs of the United States" is published.