blues (music)

A biography of African-American bandleader and composer W. C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues," discussing his childhood as the son of religious parents, his early love for music,and his role in popularizing the blues.

Introduces the origins and elements of the musical styles known as jazz and the blues.

Traces the life of the dedicated and talented blues musician, from his birth in the Mississippi Delta in 1925 through the early 1990s.

Over 600 profiles of every important blues artist from Bessie Smith to Koko Taylor including artists from the United Kingdom.

Reviews the history of jazz and blues music, looks at some of the instruments featured in this type of music, and introduces famous jazz and blues performers, groups, and compositions.

Discusses the blues music scene in the African American community.

A boy named Lee sings about all the miserable aspects of being a middle child.