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"I Got the Blues"
"I Got the Blues" was the first publication of blues sheet music. It was published by a musician named Antonio Maggio. -
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Transition Blues
The transition from country blues to urban blues was driven by successive waves, which led many rural blacks to move to urban areas. -
Mamie Smith
Mamie Smith was the first African American to record a blues song. -
White audiences
The blues became a major element of African American music, also reaching white audiences. -
Blues recording
The first blues recordings were categorized as traditional, rural country blues and a more polished city. -
Blues influence
Blues had a huge influence on mainstream American popular music. -
British impact on blues music
British and blues music inspired American blues rock and fusion performers. -
Leroi Jones
He was the first to write a book on the social history of the blues in blues people. -
Blue preformance
During the blue revival blues artist wrote and performed music that figured prominently in the critically acclaimed film "Sounder". -
Blues music
Gospel and blues were merged in soul blues music. -
New Blues
Blues continued in traditional and new forms. -
Blues Film
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi made a film called the "The Blues Brothers" which brought many influencers of the rhythm and blues genre together. -
Robert Cray
The album "Strong Persuder" announced Robert Cray as a major blues artist. -
Marketing Strategies
Digital multitrack recordings and other technological advances which is a important component to blues music -
Country Blues
The largely ignored hill country blues gained minor recognition in both blues and alternative rock music. -
White House
Blues was highlighted in episode 1 of In performance of the White House. Tittled "Red,White and Blues". Hosted by Michelle Obama.