Blues | Vibepedia

The [[blues|blues]] genre has its roots in [[african-american|African-American]] work songs, [[spirituals|spirituals]], and [[field-hollers|field hollers]] from the [[deep-south|Deep South]] of the United States. It is characterized by its 12-bar structure, [[blue-notes|blue notes]], and [[bending|bending]] of notes. The [[blues|blues]] has influenced many other genres, including [[jazz|jazz]], [[rock-and-roll|rock and roll]], and [[rhythm-and-blues|rhythm and blues]]. The genre has produced many legendary artists, such as [[robert-johnson|Robert Johnson]], [[bb-king|B.B. King]], and [[ettabaker|Etta Baker]].