Roots: The Blues Study Guide
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“In the beginning, jazz and blues started out on the same track before diverging into two separate genres, and in the early 20th century, the two forms borrowed liberally from each other as they took their first formative steps.” - Steven Dupler, LEGENDS OF JAZZ
GRAMMY Award-winning blues artists Robert Cray and Keb’ Mo’ share their thoughts about the distinction between jazz and the blues in Roots: The Blues. With soulful performances, and thought provoking conversation, this episode proves to be one the most exciting of the LEGENDS OF JAZZ series. Click here to learn more about these great artists and explore our educational activities and resources.
1 - Roots: The Blues LegendsBorn in the south from the spirituals and work songs, the blood and the tears of African slaves, the blues lies at the root of just about all American music. Without the blues, there would be no jazz. So, who are some of the greats who helped to sow the blues into the American music landscape? Read on... |
2 - Keb' Mo'All about Keb' Mo' |
3 - Robert CrayAll about Robert Cray |
4 - Guests' Media-ographyDiscography, Bibliography, and Videography |
5 - Roots: The Blues QuizAfter you view The Jazz Singers episode, click here to take the quiz. |
6 - Quiz AnswersAnswers to the Questions |
