Full Description
Women have been at the dawn of the blues since Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey were singing about hard knocks and tough love in smoky bars. This book gives an overview of the early days of the blues and its development from the Mississippi Delta to the hometown of electric blues, Chicago, to becoming the vibrant global musical movement it is today. Features over 30 exclusive interviews with the amazing female musicians leading the Blues to new heights today.
Includes selected highlights from Chicago blues photographer Jennifer Noble's extensive colour collection.
Contents
Introduction by Zoe Howe
My Journey by Jennifer Noble
Dedication to Koko Taylor
Legends past and present
Interviews with 30+ contemporary women in the blues
Index
Colour Photographs throughout