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102 years ago today: On September 28, 1912, the publication of William Christopher Handys Memphis Blues changed the course of American popular song. Handy introduced an African-American folk tradition, the blues, into mainstream music. By the 1960s, the blues sound had significantly influenced the development of jazz and rock and roll, quintessential American musical forms. (Library of Congress) youtube/watch?v=l7s0YXAp528
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:21:43 +0000

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