Escaping the Delta :Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues
Escaping the Delta :Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues
paperback
Published:
1 January, 2005
paperback
Published:
1 January, 2005
Standard worldwide delivery by
Tue, June 30 - Fri, July 3
Order within
0
Popular Books by Elijah Wald
View All Books by Elijah Wald
![The Mayor of MacDougal Street [2013 edition]](https://d32vymxhv9fq6b.cloudfront.net/images/books/medium/97803/9780306822162.jpg)
Description
The life of blues legend Robert Johnson becomes the centerpiece for this innovative look at what many consider to be America's deepest and most influential music genre. Pivotal are the questions surrounding why Johnson was ignored by the core black audience of his time yet now celebrated as the greatest figure in blues history. Trying to separate myth from reality, biographer Elijah Wald studies the blues from the inside -- not only examining recordings but also the recollections of the musicians themselves, the African-American press, as well as examining original research. What emerges is a new appreciation for the blues and the movement of its artists from the shadows of the 1930s Mississippi Delta to the mainstream venues frequented by today's loyal blues fans.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780060524272 |
| ISBN10 | 0060524278 |
| Number Of Pages | 368 |
| Item Weight | 388 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 229 x 23 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Format | paperback |
See More +
Media Reviews
"If you read only one book about blues...read this one." -- Starred Booklist on Escaping the Delta
Author's Bio
Elijah Waldis a writer and musician whose books include Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues and How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll: An Alternative History of American Popular Music. A respected expert on the folk revival, he collaborated with Dave Van Ronk on The Mayor of MacDougal Street, the inspiration for the Coen Brothers' film Inside Llewyn Davis. His awards include a 2002 Grammy, and he has taught blues history at UCLA and lectured widely on American, Mexican, and world music. He currently lives in Medford, Massachusetts.