Billy Branch (Foreword), Rosalind CummingsYeates
Exploring Chicago Blues: Inside the Scene, Past and Present
- ISBN 13:
- 9781626193222
- author:
- Billy Branch (Foreword), Rosalind CummingsYeates
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- History Press (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 0.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Explore the rich heritage of Chicago's blues scene in this insightful guide. From its iconic venues to its contemporary music scene, discover how the city has been shaped by the genre. Rosalind Cummings-Yeates takes you inside the history of the blues, from its roots in the city's restaurants and airport lounges to its current-day clubs and bars. With a focus on the key figures who helped transform Chicago into the blues capital of the world, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in American music. Discover the best spots to hear the purest sounds of Chicago's blues scene, and gain a deeper understanding of this fundamental part of the city's heritage.