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Author: Various
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998
ISBN: 0879305525
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Backbeat Books

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Book Review: Early Blues
Summary: 5 Stars

Some of the best music to ever come out of America came out of the South in the early 20th century. Black musicians from the Delta region performing on street corners, parties and 'jukes' to make a buck. Referred to as 'Race' music this was aimed squarely at a black market. This book explains how it was almost lost, following its 'hay day' of the 20's and 30's. It was 'rescued' by individual collectors who built up their own private collections and kept the music alive.
Wardlow, amongst others, has played a significant role in the collection and documentation of this music since the 50's and we all owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
Read about the greats; Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Son House together with lesser known bluesmen King Solomon Hill, Tommy Johnson and Ishmon Bracey.
The book is worth buying for the attached CD alone. A collection of fine early recordings that should not be missed. Wardlow acknowledges that the book is a collection of previously published articles now included within one cover. This does not detract from the content or the structure.
Chasin' That Devil Music is throughly recommended.
We can only guess at what has been lost...

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