History of the Blues: The Mississippi Delta
The blues is a music genre originating in the Deep South by African Americans. Its roots were established in the Mississippi Delta not far where Jazz was born. Unlike Jazz, the blues didn’t become popular overnight. Over many decades, it slowly began to seep its way out of the rumbling shacks of the south and on to the mainstream airwaves. It’s a musical genre steeped in history and has influenced artists all over the world.
