Classic Blues

Description

Classic Blues is characterized by its expressive vocal delivery and the use of the twelve-bar blues structure. It often features a combination of guitar, piano, and harmonica, with lyrics that convey themes of sorrow, love, and hardship.

History

Classic Blues emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in the Southern United States. It evolved from earlier African American musical forms such as work songs, spirituals, and field hollers. The genre gained popularity through the recordings of female blues singers in the 1920s, often accompanied by jazz bands. This era laid the groundwork for later blues styles and influenced the development of jazz and rock and roll.