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It was developed by negro slaves in the 18th-19th century in America from African tribal songs and chants. By the 1900's it has become an art form in it's own right and was characterised by its sad lyrics and mournful tone.
It lead to the development of Jass (Jazz) and eventually Rock and Roll music. The biggest proponent of this was Elvis Presley, who took rhythm and blues and developed it into rock and roll.
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∙ 9y agoBlues is a musical genre that started in America's Deep South. it originated in African American communities from their spirituals, chants, shouts and simple ballads.
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What genre of music did Bessie smith sing?
THAT she was popular and bassie sang type of music called blues.
What type of music is the Blues Brothers known for?
The Blues Brothers are known for making blues and soul music. The band was created for a sketch on Saturday Night Live. They appeared three times on the show, released an album called Briefcase full of blues.
What type of music was the blues considered to be?
Jazz
What type of beat does rhythm and blues have?
Rhythm and blues music derives it's beats from swing jazz.
When did the blues music come about How did the blues music become the blues music?
Know one nows much about the blues music .
What type of music was after the blues?
it was sad music
What genre of music did Bessie smith sing?
THAT she was popular and bassie sang type of music called blues.
What type of music is the Blues Brothers known for?
The Blues Brothers are known for making blues and soul music. The band was created for a sketch on Saturday Night Live. They appeared three times on the show, released an album called Briefcase full of blues.
What is the most common type of blues music?
Twelve-Bar Blues
What type of music has been produced in Myanmar?
The type of music called jazz and the blues are the most common type of music listened to and produced within the Myanmar area. Most areas like this one are known for its type of music and culture too.
What type of music has the blues influenced?
reggae
What type of music was the blues considered to be?
Jazz
The soul music of the 1960s was what type of music?
You are probably referring to "blues" music, or rhythm and blues. The song "Summertime" is very "bluesy" sounding.
What is R n B?
a type of music rythm and blues
How is jazz music similar to the music of the slaves?
The music of the slaves is called blues. The rhythm patterns of jazz is similar to the rhythm patterns of the blues.
What type of music do they play at the house of blues?
Jazz
What type of music do African artist's sing?
some sing the blues music
