Blues | Vibepedia

The [[blues|Blues]] genre originated in the Deep South in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with roots in [[african-american-work-songs|African-American work songs]], [[spirituals|spirituals]], and [[field-hollers|field hollers]]. It is characterized by its 12-bar structure, blue notes, and emotive, soulful sound. Blues music has influenced many other genres, including [[jazz|jazz]], [[rock-and-roll|rock and roll]], and [[rhythm-and-blues|rhythm and blues]]. [[robert-johnson|Robert Johnson]], [[ma-rainey|Ma Rainey]], and [[bessie-smith|Bessie Smith]] are some of the most famous blues musicians. The genre has continued to evolve, with various sub-genres emerging, such as [[delta-blues|Delta blues]], [[chicago-blues|Chicago blues]], and [[electric-blues|electric blues]].