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الاثنين، 17 سبتمبر 2018

A Brief History Of Blues Music

By Scott Gibson


Throughout history, a number of different musical genres have come and gone. Currently, one of the most overlooked when it comes to purchasing or downloading artists is that of Blues music. While this is the case, the genre is still alive and well when it comes to performing live at a number of historic and neighborhood venues.

The history of the genre is lesser known than many others. For, there is no detailed information as to the timeline related to the origin of the genre. Still, as the style evolved over time, most relate the style back to the African Continent.

The best estimate as to when the genre was born is believed to be the early 1900s, most likely somewhere between 1901 and 1905. During this period, a number of recordings were made which now closely resemble modern day blues. Later, the genre became better known when the music of black workers started singing songs which included technical themes and emotional lyrics.

Being an ever changing genre, the styles have evolved and changed over time. As musicians tend to add elements of individuality when playing solo or with a group, the change is one that is ongoing. As most participate in a number of open jam sessions, the instrumentals between the lyrics is often considered jamming or call and response created by those playing drums, guitars and keyboards.

The genre having been born out of the slave trade much like many hymnals is often considered the beginning of the genre. For, many of the songs were created by slave hands and have been handed down through generations. While some remained closer to an acoustic style, others evolved into modern day styles which now grace many dive bars and festivals around the world.

An Akonting, predecessor of the banjo is an instrument which dates back to a time long before the style became a well known genre. Since that time, the pedal and slide guitar are often front and foremost at a number of jams and performances. Whereas, the songs and vocals were incorporated from music once known as Field and Holler which laid a strong foundation for the genre. After which, a number of other styles such as folk and lyrical were blended in to create what is now known as modern day blues.

Whether due to style or history, there are a number of societies which promote and support musicians of the genre around the world. Most often, the funds from various events go to support musicians with healing, healthcare, housing and beyond. In order to raise these funds, non-profits often host contests, conventions and other events throughout the year.

Most often, these societies are non-profit organizations which hold a number of events. The funds from these and other events often go to a number of different charities which provide musicians with everything from housing to health care and beyond. In many cases, there are contests in which a number of musicians compete before moving on to an annual or semi-annual award ceremony.




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