What is the definition of the blues?
Q: What is the definition of the blues?
A: The blues is a type of music that originated in the US among former African slaves from spirituals, praise songs, and chants.
Q: When did the blues originate?
A: The blues originated during the start of the 20th century in the US.
Q: What were the first blues songs called?
A: The first blues songs were called Delta blues.
Q: Where did Delta blues come from?
A: Delta blues came from the area near the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Q: What happened to the blues when African Americans migrated to the north?
A: When many African Americans migrated to the north, they took the blues with them and developed it into new styles.
Q: What is the most important form of blues that was developed and how is it played?
A: The most important form of blues that was developed is the Chicago Blues, which is played with electric amplified instruments.
Q: Are there other forms of blues that were also developed?
A: Yes, other cities and states have their own form of blues developed from the Delta Blues. Examples include Texas Blues, West Coast Blues and others.
