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  1. Mar 27, 2024 · The blues, with its deep-rooted history in African American culture, has significantly shaped the landscape of modern music. This article aims to explore the blues' foundational role in modern music, highlighting how its core elements continue to resonate and influence today’s musical trends. Through this exploration, we will understand the blues not just as a genre confined to history, but ...

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    • SONG: Robert Johnson – Crossroad Blues (1937) What it did: Popularised Johnson’s great creation myth – that his fame was the result of a deal made with the Devil at a rural crossroads.
    • SONG: Lead Belly/Nirvana – Where Did You Sleep Last Night (1944/1994) What it did: Lead Belly’s 1939 recording of this tragic blues song – which he frequently called ‘Black Girl’ – combined two traditional blues songs dating back to the 1870s, showing how blues itself is rooted in folk traditions.
    • SONG: Elmore James – Dust My Broom (1951) What it did: Originally written by Robert Johnson (see ‘Cross Road Blues’, above) under the name ‘I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom’, Elmore James’s version (credited as Elmo James) added a boogie rhythm and slide guitar – and was a watershed moment in the electrification and amping up of the blues sound.
    • ALBUM: Etta James – At Last! (1960) What it did: As you’ll see in Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, women were at the centre of the ‘urban blues’ scene that stormed the cities in the 1920s and 30s.
  2. A: Blues music continued to evolve and adapt to changing musical trends and tastes throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. It has incorporated influences from various genres and subgenres, resulting in the development of different styles, such as electric blues, Chicago blues, and Delta blues.

  3. Aug 21, 2024 · 3.1 Blues influences. Blues music, born from African American experiences in the late 19th century, shaped modern popular music. Its roots in the Southern US, particularly the Mississippi Delta, drew from African musical traditions, slave songs, and spirituals. The genre's distinctive 12-bar structure, blues scale, and call-and-response ...

  4. Feb 21, 2024 · 1920s: The Blues Takes Flight. The years from 1920 to 1930 were critical in the history of blues music. The boom of the recording industry added fuel to the spread of blues music, allowing artists to distribute their music further than ever. Record labels started to actively record African-American artists as they led the way in popular new ...

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  5. Aug 15, 2024 · Summary. Dating all the way back to the slave trade in the 16th century, the blues has since evolved to become one of the most influential and culturally significant musical movements of all time. The genre has birthed a number of off-shoots and sub-genres, including rock ‘n roll, soul, funk and even hip-hop.

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  7. Jul 15, 2020 · Blues rock is a genre filled with exceptionally talented artists. Artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy have paved the way in the genre. Today, there’s a multitude of artists that continue to carry the torch for the genre and bring the music forward. Here are 20 artists and bands championing modern day blues rock.

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