{"product_id":"the-poetry-of-the-blues-paperback","title":"The Poetry of the Blues - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Charters\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnn Charters\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA signal event in the history of the music. -- Ted Gioia, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Delta Blues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusicologist and writer Samuel Charters (1929-2015) considered blues lyrics a profound cultural expression that could connect all people who love poetry. A pioneer in the exploration of world music, Charters conducted research that brought obscure musicians of the American South and Appalachia into the mainstream. In this landmark volume, the noted blues historian and folklorist presents a rich exploration of blues songs as folk poetry, quoting lyrics by such legends as Son House and Lightnin' Hopkins at length to reveal the depth of feeling and complex literary forms at work within a unique art form.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1963, \u003ci\u003eThe Poetry of the Blues\u003c\/i\u003e raised interest in many previously unrecognized aspects of African-American music and made a significant contribution to the blues revival of the 1960s. This volume features now-vintage black-and-white photographs by Ann Charters from the original edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusicologist and writer Samuel Charters (1929-2015) was a pioneer in the exploration of world music. His field research brought formerly obscure musicians of the American South and Appalachia into the mainstream and helped foster the blues revival of the 1960s. He was also a poet, novelist, and record producer who worked with blues giants Buddy Guy and Junior Wells as well as the psychedelic band Country Joe and the Fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756311052576,"sku":"9780486832951","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e408dc1f5742b8abd80d265bef45179c.webp?v=1780078622","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-poetry-of-the-blues-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}