Blues is a unique genre of music, packed with feelings and constantly enjoyed by a lot of people. It is rhythmic and sometimes described as expressive because most of its singers sing songs and notes that mean something to them, almost always about love that was lost. There are so many components put together that make this genre of music rich and exciting, the instrument, lyrics, and bass lines to mention a few.
Though Blues can be said to have begun with songs by African Americans, on the fields and plantations in the United States, with time, however, these African Americans spread throughout the country and so did the music. Naturally, as it became more popular as the years went by, more people began to love it and it officially got its name and branches. Here are some interesting stories and facts about this intriguing genre, some you may have never heard before! You may want to visit The Blues are born from the African American culture for more information.
The name blues is a symbol of depression. This name came about the expression, "Blue Devils" which means the hallucination one can get when they are withdrawing from alcohol, known as 'hangover' these days. With time, the expression was shortened to "the blues" and likened to the feeling of agitation and depression. In the 18th century, the word blue was regarded as a vernacular for being drunk.
It was easily concluded that this name came from the origin of this genre of music as it was sung by African workers in the plantations as a form of entertainment and in remembrance of home. Perhaps because of the sad condition that brought about its emergence, along with its typical lyrics, it is called "blues".
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