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This primer on the historical development of the blues considers the psychological, cultural, and artistic elements that combined--sometime before the turn of the century--to form the blues
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In 1976, Giles Oakley helped produce the acclaimed five-part BBC documentary The Devil's Music, which resulted in this book. He has since coproduced numerous prime-time programs and series for BBC-TV and has contributed to many books and journals.
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- PublisherHarcourt
- Publication date1978
- ISBN 10 0156255863
- ISBN 13 9780156255868
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages287
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD CONDITION , CLEAN, SOLID, BRIGHT ; African American oral traditions in Mississippi Delta blues music legendary musicians ; photos; 287 pages; Rich HISTORY of Best American Folk CULTURE-MUSIC. Index WHITE PAPER COVERS. . No names, no underlining, solid cover. First Edition Thus; ABCDEFGHIJ print line. Seller Inventory # 138458
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