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The Land Where The Blues Began
The Land Where The Blues Began
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The Land Where the Blues Began is Lomax’s well-written odyssey through America’s musical heartland. Through candid conversations with bluesmen and vivid accounts of the landscape where their music was born, Lomax’s reconstructions give life to a domain most of us can never know, summoning us with a sense of reverence and dread. This book captures the energy and spirit of a people who changed American musical history.
Winner of the 1993 National Critics Circle Award for nonfiction, The Land Where the Blues Began is now available in a handsome new paperback edition.
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One Line Summary
Deep dive into the roots of blues music.
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Who is this book for?
This book is a soulful journey through America's musical roots, capturing the essence of the Mississippi Delta's vibrant culture. Lomax's compelling storytelling and personal interviews breathe life into the stories of legendary blues musicians, making it a must-read for anyone interested in music history or American folklore. It's like a musical reunion with the past that leaves you feeling inspired and connected to the storytellers of yesteryear.