birth of the blues
what was the birth place of the blues
southern us
What style of blues originated on the East Coast?
Piedmont blues
What makes Texas Blues unique?
jazz and swing influences
what was the birth place of the Delta blues
dockery farms
What was the biggest name in Chicago blues?
muddy waters
Is blues happy or sad?
sadness
What culture created the blues?
African Americans
What is the blues capital of Texas?
Navasota
Guitar and harmonica
What is the Chicago blues style?
sophisticated, "polished" style of the blues, usually with lyrics depicting city life – its opportunities and dark realities.
What geographic area is considered the birthplace of the blues?
the Mississippi Delta
Who is known as the father of the blues?
William Christopher Handy
What is Texas style music?
Native American music
What type of blues is Delta blues?
a regional variant of country blues.
what is the biggest name in the Chicago blues
muddy waters
What city is known as the home of the blues?
Clarksdale MS
What style of blues originated on the East Coast?
Piedmont blues
Who got Texas first?
the Spanish
Where are the Delta blues?
between the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers
What is another name for Chicago blues?
urban blues
What era is considered the birth of the blues?
early 20th century
what are the main instrument in the east coast blues
Guitar and vocals
Who is the father of the Texas Blues?
Lemon Henry "Blind Lemon" Jefferson
What is the rhythm in Delta blues?
syncopated
Is Chicago the blues capital?
yes,Chicago is known as the World Capital of the Blues.