The History of the Blues
No. of pages 112
Published: 2005
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"The History of the Blues" by Andy Koopmans explores the rich and complex origins of the blues genre, tracing its roots from African American spirituals and work songs to its evolution in the American South. The book delves into the lives of pioneering artists who shaped the genre, such as B.B. King and Muddy Waters, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and lasting influence on music. Through engaging storytelling and historical context, Koopmans captures the cultural significance of the blues, illustrating how it reflects the human experience and continues to resonate across generations, influencing diverse musical styles around the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Music Library .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.
There are 112 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2005 by Cengage Gale .
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