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Barrelhouse Blues
Location Recording and the Early Traditions of the Blues
Eminent blues historian Paul Oliver uncovers these folk traditions and the circumstances under which they were recorded, rescuing the forefathers of the blues who were lost before they even had a chance to be heard. A careful excavation of the earliest recordings of the blues by one of its foremost experts, Barrelhouse Blues expands our definition of that most American style of music.
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Reader Reviews
Praise
Detailed and deeply felt, Barrelhouse Blues is quite the education.”
Examiner.com
Oliver's research is deep and his opinions raise questions, but his is a fine book for any blues fan yearning to learn about its origins.”