| − | '''Blues''' is a genrea of music originating in [[America]]. It evolved from field shouts and hollers of slaves in the Deep South, and many of its properties are similar to those of ethnic [[African]] music. These characteristics include [[tumbling strain]], [[call and response]] structure, and short, repetitive phrases. Blues is also known for its 12-bar chord progression and [[blue notes]], which can be found in a majority of blues songs. | + | '''Blues''' is a genre of music originating in [[America]]. It evolved from field shouts and hollers of slaves in the Deep South, and many of its properties are similar to those of ethnic [[African]] music. These characteristics include [[tumbling strain]], [[call and response]] structure, and short, repetitive phrases. Blues is also known for its 12-bar chord progression and [[blue notes]], which can be found in a majority of blues songs. |
| | There are distinct blues styles associated with [[Atlanta]], [[Chicago]], [[Detroit]], the [[East Coast]], [[Kansas City]], [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], the [[Mississippi Delta]] region, [[New Orleans]] (which is separate from Louisiana blues), [[St. Louis]], [[Texas]], and the [[West Coast]]. | | There are distinct blues styles associated with [[Atlanta]], [[Chicago]], [[Detroit]], the [[East Coast]], [[Kansas City]], [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], the [[Mississippi Delta]] region, [[New Orleans]] (which is separate from Louisiana blues), [[St. Louis]], [[Texas]], and the [[West Coast]]. |