In Search Of The Blues by Marybeth Hamilton
Black Voices, White Visions
The book delves into the complex history and mythology surrounding the origins of blues music, challenging traditional narratives that romanticize its roots. It explores the roles of early 20th-century record collectors, musicologists, and folklorists in shaping the perception of blues as an authentic expression of African American culture. Through a critical examination of these figures and their interactions with blues musicians, the book reveals how the genre was constructed and commodified, questioning the authenticity and purity often attributed to it.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 256-320
- Original Language
- English
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