Yes, the blues was created by African Americans. The blues originated in the North Mississippi Delta following the Civil War. For many years it was recorded only by memory and relayed live and in person. It was influenced by African roots, field hollers, ballads, church music and rhythmic dance tunes; where a singer would sing a line, and the guitar would answer. The blues then traveled to Memphis. This genre also influenced others such as, jazz, country and rock and roll. The blues was first popularized in 1911 by the black composer, W.C. Handy.
It was Bessie Smith.She recorded it in 1923
the blues developed into jazz when people started developing the music. like john Lennon and paul McCartney turned blues into something completely different. the blues music was something you could change easily because it was a simple tune and lyrics
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Blues was so important to the African Slaves because it was a sort of code, how they told stories that had things to do with their owner and everyday life.
William Christopher Handy (W.C. Handy)
William Christopher Handy has written: 'Father of the blues'
Answer~=== William Christopher Handy (W.C. Handy)pfff No... i disagree with that...
The St. Louis Blues
William Christopher Handy, or W. C. Handy, was known as the "Father of the Blues".
the father of the blues is robert johnson
W. C. Handy is often referred to as the Father of the Blues.
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Charley Patton is one spelling of the gentleman. He was first guitarist who played behind his head, and Belted!
W. C. Handy is famous for being known as the "Father of the Blues." He was a composer and musician who played a key role in bringing blues music to mainstream audiences. Handy is also known for composing iconic blues songs such as "St. Louis Blues" and "Memphis Blues."
his contribution was that he was the first African American to write and publish blues music so that's why he is known as the father of the blues
he suckedNo, he did not suck. he helped developed blues music inHarlem NY. He was often called Father of the Blues. He lost his sight falling off of a subway platform. That did kind of suck though.