The history of the blues

Francis Davis's 'The History of the Blues' offers a comprehensive and provocative narrative tracing the blues from its roots in the Mississippi Delta to its amplification in Chicago post-World War II. The book delves into the lives of influential figures like Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, and Leadbelly, as well as contemporary artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robert Cray, highlighting how race relations have shaped perceptions of the music.