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Publisher
The University Of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13
9781469633664
ISBN 10
1469633663
Book Subtitle
The Devil And The Blues Tradition
Book Description
The devil is the most charismatic and important figure in the blues tradition. He's not just the music's namesake (
Editorial Review
An excellent antidote to the mystification of the music.--Choice Gussow's scope is broad and deep, impeccably researched and far too complex and thorough for a brief review to do it justice. . . . His central thesis. . . [challenges] much of the mythologizing of blues culture that has arisen over the years--and, by implication, the patronizing (at best) or downright racist (at worst) assumptions that have often accompanied it. . . . Gussow's analysis is prescient, and it adds significantly to our understanding of the texture and complexity of the bluesmen's art, its legacy and its meaning.--Living Blues Gives blues fans plenty to ponder in this challenging book that doesn't back away from taking on some cherished parts of the blues tradition. Readers will be compelled to revisit some classic tunes to hear the songs with fresh ears, ready to garner new meanings based on the many forms of the devil illuminated in this work. Thanks to Mr. Gussow for attempting to get us out of our blues comfort zones, and for providing readers with well-researched concepts that invite us to do more than just listen to the music.--Blues Blast Masterfully researched, impeccably well-written, spell bindingly interesting food for thought for curious minds. . . . An important addition to any serious blues reader's bookshelf.--The Country Blues By looking at over 125 blues songs, Gussow illustrates that the devil stands at the center of the black Southern blues tradition as a figure that sows trouble, wrecks love, but also gives power.--No Depression
About the Author
Adam Gussow is associate professor of English and southern studies at the University of Mississippi and author of Mister Satan's Apprentice: A Blues Memoir.
Language
English
Author
Adam Gussow
Publication Date
02 Oct 2017
Number of Pages
416