| Authors: |
Adoff, Arnold.
Christie, R. Gregory, 1971-
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| Material type: |
Book |
| Subject: |
Blues (Music) -- poetry.
African Americans -- Music -- Poetry.
Music -- Poetry.
Poetry
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| Language: |
English |
| Publisher: |
New York : Clarion Books, c2011. |
| Description: |
86 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780547235547 0547235542 |
| Notes: |
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2011; Notable Book for a Global Society 2012 |
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| Summary: |
Lyrical text explores how Blues have been part of everyday life throughout history, from its origins in the sounds of the earth, through slaves' voices singing of freedom, to today's greatest performers--and listeners. |