Blues | Vibepedia

The [[blues|Blues]] genre has its roots in African-American [[work-songs|work songs]] and [[spirituals|spirituals]] from the Deep South. It is characterized by its 12-bar structure, blue notes, and emotive, soulful sound. [[robert-johnson|Robert Johnson]], [[ma-rainey|Ma Rainey]], and [[bessie-smith|Bessie Smith]] are considered among the pioneers of the genre. The Blues has influenced many other genres, including [[rock|rock]], [[jazz|jazz]], and [[r-and-b|r&b]].