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Who is the first African American who made her first blues recording Downhearted Blues?
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Why were the blues important to African slaves?
Blues was so important to the African Slaves because it was a sort of code, how they told stories that had things to do with their owner and everyday life.
How has the blues developed over time?
the blues developed into jazz when people started developing the music. like john Lennon and paul McCartney turned blues into something completely different. the blues music was something you could change easily because it was a simple tune and lyrics
Did African-Americans create the blues?
Yes, the blues was created by African Americans. The blues originated in the North Mississippi Delta following the Civil War. For many years it was recorded only by memory and relayed live and in person. It was influenced by African roots, field hollers, ballads, church music and rhythmic dance tunes; where a singer would sing a line, and the guitar would answer. The blues then traveled to Memphis. This genre also influenced others such as, jazz, country and rock and roll. The blues was first popularized in 1911 by the black composer, W.C. Handy.
How did the African slaves contribute to the development of the Americas?
their greatest contribution was their labor.
Who was the American civil war fought between?
The American Civil war was fought between:The North and the South, akaThe Northerners and the SouthernersThe Union and the ConfederacyThe United States of America and The Confederate States of AmericaThe Ferderals and the the ConfederatesThe Blues and the GraysThe Yankees and the RebelsThe Abolitionists and the Secessionists
What is the title of Bessie Smith's first recording?
Downhearted Blues
When was Downhearted Blues created?
Downhearted Blues was created in 1922-07.
What Africa American women was first of many blues recordings downhearted blues?
Bessie smith
What was the name of Bessie Smiths first record?
Bunches! Too many to mention. She was the most popular female blues artist of the 1920's. Look up a discography of Bessie. Her first record was a huge smash success, "Downhearted Blues".
What year did Roberta Harris come out with downhearted Blue?
roberta harris did'NT come out with downhearted blues Bessie smith did in 1923.
Who was known as the empress of the blues?
Bessie Smith
How did the blues originate?
African American work songs.
Where did African American blues originate?
African American blues originated on Southern plantations during the 19th century. Even though the blues originated in the 19th century it didn't become popular and spread until the 1930's and 1940's.
To what does jazz refer?
African American music that combined blues and ragtime
What does jazz refer?
African American music that combined blues and ragtime
What has the author Louis Guida written?
Louis Guida has written: 'Blues music in Arkansas' -- subject(s): African American musicians, African Americans, Blues (Music), Blues musicians, History and criticism, Music
What are the Styles of African-American folk music?
There are many, but if you're doing the Friday crossword,Blues is the one you need. Blues
