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The Land Where the Blues Began (Paperback)

by Alan Lomax (Author)
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  • Paperback: 539 pages
  • Publisher: The New Press; New edition edition (4 Dec 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1565847393
  • ISBN-13: 978-1565847392
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 14.7 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 213,171 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Lomax's account of African American oral traditions provides information on such legendary bluesmen as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Son House.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not for the novice!, 22 Jul 2007
There is no doubt about it this is an excellent book for anyone with an interest and acquired knowledge of the blues, however, I would not recommend it for anyone who has no prior knowledge on the subject because this book would be hard work. For those who have just taken an interest and would like to learn more I would suggest reading Nigel Williamson's 'Rough Guide To The Blues' or Bill Wyman's 'Blues Odyssey' before attempting to read this book. Having said that for those already knowledgeable this book provides an excellent insight into the early development of the blues and the quest of Alan Lomax. It is also a good eye opener to the depth of early racial prejudice in the deep south.
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