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the blues are about the hardships people have faced, their lives, obstacles overcome, and is more than just self pity.

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What was the first city southern blacks migrated to when leaving rural areas and hence became a blues hotbed?

The first city where southern blacks migrated to in large numbers and contributed to the development of the blues was Chicago. The Great Migration saw a significant influx of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas like Chicago, where they brought their musical traditions and helped shape the city's vibrant blues scene.


From march 1934 to February 1951 lester melrose boasted that he recorded what percent of rhythm and blues for rca and Columbia records?

Lester Melrose claimed to have recorded around 80% of rhythm and blues music for RCA and Columbia Records during the period from March 1934 to February 1951.


Are blue eyes liked more than brown?

No,blues are liked the most because they stand out more than the others cause they tend to be brighter and bigger if you have them when your born.


How many people are there in a blues band?

The easy answer is as many as you like ! It is generally the same with how many people are there in a rock band ? Logically, as a 'band', it would be no fewer than a trio (for example Cream), although a twosome like The White Stripes may well suffice. Blood Sweat & Tears oscillated around nine musicians, and some bands had even more. Archetypal blues instrumentation includes drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, harmonica (harp) and often vocals on top, therefore four and five is an average number.


Was Bessie in slavery?

Yes, Bessie Smith, the famed blues singer, was born in 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was raised in poverty and faced discrimination throughout her life, but she was not enslaved herself. By the time she was born, slavery had been abolished in the United States.

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How many types of blues music are there?

Delta Blues, often called the original blues. This includes Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, and Son House. Chicago Blues, which is basically the delta blues but electric. Muddy Waters is considered the first, but there is also Howlin' Wolf and Little Walters solo stuff is quite good. Texas Blues, Memphis Blues, Detroit Blues and then Blues Rock that originated in the 1960's.


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What are the first names of the Blues Brothers?

The first names of the Blues Brothers are Jake Blues and Elwood Blues.


When did the blues music come about How did the blues music become the blues music?

Know one nows much about the blues music .


Who was the composer who popularized the blues with his Memphis blues and st. blues?

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Who is better blues or wolves?

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When describing soul music what is he best way to characterize the blended style?

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What is a common blues chords progression used in many blues songs?

A common blues chord progression used in many blues songs is the 12-bar blues progression.


Where is the best place to find a blues scale?

The blues scale you may find in the book for Jazz Guitar or blues Piano. You also may find blues scale in the music dictionary of Jazz and Blues or book The Blues scale.


What are some standard blues progressions used in traditional blues music?

Some standard blues progressions used in traditional blues music include the 12-bar blues, the 8-bar blues, and the 16-bar blues. These progressions typically follow a specific pattern of chords that create the distinctive sound of the blues genre.