Finally a story from a black man who goes beneath the surface and lets his characters scat across the page! The journey is magical and funky. I applaud him.' -

The first full-length authoritative Encyclopedia on the Blues as a musical form. A to Z in format, this work covers not only the performers, but also musical st

This comprehensive two-volume set brings together all aspects of the blues from performers and musical styles to record labels and cultural issues, including re

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.