Book Review
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kenjariThe Cambridge Companion to Blues and Gospel Music
edited by Allan F. Moore
This Cambridge Companion was pretty interesting and provided a good overview of the subject matter. I really enjoyed the "Twelve Key Recordings" chapter, as the discussions of each recording were to the point and really helped me understand the music better. I also liked the chapters on the development of blues and gospel a lot, since they covered ground that is lacking in most standard music curricula of my youth. I wish the chapter on imagery in blues lyrics had at least mentioned Angela Davis' book. I also would have liked more discussion of women blues singers, their dominance in the 1920s and 30s, and how their presence and role in the genre shifted over the 20th century.
edited by Allan F. Moore
This Cambridge Companion was pretty interesting and provided a good overview of the subject matter. I really enjoyed the "Twelve Key Recordings" chapter, as the discussions of each recording were to the point and really helped me understand the music better. I also liked the chapters on the development of blues and gospel a lot, since they covered ground that is lacking in most standard music curricula of my youth. I wish the chapter on imagery in blues lyrics had at least mentioned Angela Davis' book. I also would have liked more discussion of women blues singers, their dominance in the 1920s and 30s, and how their presence and role in the genre shifted over the 20th century.
