Showing Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues by Elijah Wald
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Escaping the Delta This close-up look at the life and music of Robert Johnson and his contributions to the evolution of blues music describes his obscurity during his own life, his innovative influence on American popular music, and how the history of blues music was shaped and transformed by white fans with different tastes and standards. Full description