Research Guides: Black Women in Blues: References

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Encyclopedia of the Blues by Gerard Herzhaft; Brigitte Debord (Translator)
ISBN: 1557284520
Publication Date: 1997-07-01
The popular Encyclopedia of the Blues, first published by the University of Arkansas Press in 1992 and reprinted six times, has become an indispensable reference source for all involved with or intrigued by the music. The work alphabetizes hundreds of biographical entries, presenting detailed examinations of the performers and of the instruments, trends, recordings, and producers who have created and popularized this truly American art form.

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