FAQ About The Role of Blues in Social Change Movements
What is the historical origin of blues music?
Blues music originated in the Deep South of the United States around the end of the 19th century. It was primarily developed by African American communities, drawing upon African music traditions, spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, and chants. The blues is characterized by its use of specific chord structures and the blues scale, which have influenced many other genres of music.
