The Blues
Narrated by Brian Telestai
- Released
- August 29, 2023
- Length
- 4 hrs 8 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
Elijah Wald's "The Blues" offers a comprehensive and insightful overview of a genre central to American culture, tracing its origins from work and praise songs to its influence on various music styles. The audiobook explores the evolution of the blues through notable performers, regional sounds, and its pivotal role in shaping jazz, country, and modern music forms like rap. With clarity and wit, Wald provides a rich understanding of the genre's history, musical structures, and enduring legacy.
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