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Did African-Americans create the blues?
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.
Who is the first African American who made her first blues recording Downhearted Blues?
It was Bessie Smith.She recorded it in 1923
How has the blues developed over time?
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
In what year was the blues most popular?
1920
Why were the blues important to African slaves?
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.
