We’ve met the father of the Blues, so now let’s meet the mother of this timeless style. Perhaps the original Blues diva, we’re talking about the first really recognised Blues singer, Ma Rainey. Born in Georgia 1886, Gertrude Pridgett was from a musical family, and had a
The Father of the Blues
Having had a look at the origins and evolution of the Blues, it’s time to delve back into the past and find out about the movers and shakers that spread the word and caught the attention of the public. The list of Blues legends stretches far further
The Origins and Evolution of the Blues
They say that “the Blues doesn’t come from any one place… It comes from your heart and soul”. This sums up the free spirit of the Blues; it cannot be chained down to a certain time and place. Having said that, it’s nice to take a look