Blues People notes

Amiri Baraka (previously known as LeRoi Jones) gives a thorough introduction to jazz through his book, "Blues People." The essay summarises Baraka's message on jazz and blues in American social, musical, economic, and cultural history. The journey of Western Classical music to Jazz music is a transformative one worth knowing.

Amiri Baraka (previously known as LeRoi Jones) gives a thorough introduction to jazz through his book, "Blues People." The essay summarises Baraka's message on jazz and blues in American social, musical, economic, and cultural history. The journey of Western Classical music to Jazz music is a transformative one worth knowing.