Chicago Blues
Discover the history of Blues, a once-controversial music genre that has now captured audiences globally. Originating in African American communities in the South during the late 1800s, Blues evolved from gospel and spiritual music sung by field workers. The Great Migration saw many African Americans move to Chicago, where they not only found employment but also pursued their passion for music. Chicago became a hub for Blues legends, including Buddy Guy, Howlin’ Wolf, and many others, each contributing their unique style to the birth of the vibrant Chicago Blues scene.
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Blues, once considered the devil's music, has transformed into a beloved genre that has captivated audiences around the world. Originating in African American communities in the South during the late 1800s, blues drew inspiration from gospel and spiritual music sung by field workers and sharecroppers on plantations.
The Great Migration, which took place from the early 1900s to the mid-1970s, saw many African Americans relocating to the North in search of a better life. Chicago, a thriving industrial city, offered plentiful manufacturing jobs with higher wages compared to sharecropping. This attracted numerous blues musicians who had previously worked as field hands and sharecroppers. They flocked to Chicago not only for employment but also to pursue their passion for music.
Chicago became a breeding ground for blues legends, including Big Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, Muddy Waters, Jimmy and Estelle Yancey, Robert Nighthawk, Elmore James, Willie Dixon, Earl Hooker, Koko Taylor, Sly Johnson, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Eddie Burns, Zora Young, Junior Wells, and many others. Each artist brought their unique style, contributing to the birth of the vibrant Chicago blues scene.
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Subject: History
Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Publisher Date: 10/27/2014
Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.50 x 0.28
UPC: 9781467112208
Pages: 128
