Traditional West African Folk Music, and the lyrics and mood were mainly influenced by the poor conditions freed slaves were then living in, having no money and still being subject to prejudice from white Americans.
I would say the blues has influenced rock a lot if you look at people like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.... They were influenced by the blues
jkuuujh
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Blues influenced R&B, Rock and Roll, Rap, Hip Hop, and definetely changed jazz
she influenced many generations of blues, jazz and rock musicians.
reggae
Yes, it has influenced Rock and Jazz
A bluester is a musician who plays the blues or any form of music influenced by the blues.
I would say the blues has influenced rock a lot if you look at people like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.... They were influenced by the blues
jkuuujh
britain's got talent
The blues started in fields during cotton plantations and people sang while they worked and they music would spread. The Blues influenced Jazz Music.
Africa and North America are the two main continents that influenced the blues. The roots of the blues can be traced back to African musical traditions brought over by slaves and combined with elements of European music in North America.
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Blues influenced R&B, Rock and Roll, Rap, Hip Hop, and definetely changed jazz
she influenced many generations of blues, jazz and rock musicians.
The 'blues' came about as the result of tough living conditions and hard times. Experiences that were then set to music. The actual time frame seems to vary depending on the source. It may have started in the mid to late 1700's give or take 100 years. It was the blues that essentially influenced other styles of music but had it's beginnings deeply rooted in gospel music.