Piper, Julian
Blues from the Bayou
- ISBN 13:
- 9781455623099
- author:
- Piper, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pelican Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Blues,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Blues from the Bayou: The Rhythms of Baton Rouge by Julian C. Piper is an intimate and engaging account of the author's experiences in the heart of Southern Blues music. In 1987, Englishman Julian C. Piper spent a year abroad at Louisiana State University, where he immersed himself in the vibrant blues scene of Baton Rouge. Through his close friendships with local musicians and club owners, including Tabby Thomas and Chris Thomas King, Piper gathered stories and insights from some of the genre's most influential figures. This book brings together these personal anecdotes and interviews to create a unique portrait of the blues as it was experienced in the 1980s. With its rich historical context and engaging narrative, Blues from the Bayou is a fascinating exploration of the rhythms and traditions that define this iconic American music.
Related Products
Related Products
Flags on the Bayou
Burke, James Lee
Flags on the Bayou
Burke, James Lee
Bayou Born
Edwards, Hailey
Poems from a Green and Blue Planet
Mahfouz, Sabrina
On the Banks of the Bayou (Little House Chapter Books: The Rose Years)
MacBride, Roger Lea