Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Humanities

First Advisor

Miles, Stephen

Keywords

Blues, Musical Authenticity, Country Blues

Area of Concentration

Humanities

Abstract

This thesis was done in three parts. The first of these parts is a project essay describing my research and conclusions regarding blues music and authenticity. This section represents the academic research portion of my thesis. The second section involved a collaborative performance at New College's "blues X" themed Crossroads Music Festival. This includes original music that I wrote for my project. The final part was a thesis performance of the music discussed in my written section. Some of this project are how factors such as race and ethnicity play in determining who can play blues. What does the term blues really mean and the idea of blues as a marketing term. How Blues music can still be considered a viable art form today.

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