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Exploring the complex relationship between love and dislike for the blues, B. Brian Foster delves into Black Mississippi culture through the perspectives of its people. Over five years, he engages with locals, uncovering their nuanced feelings about the music that is both cherished and dismissed. Through his inquiries, Foster seeks to understand the reasons behind these contradictions and whether perceptions will evolve, offering a compelling narrative on identity, culture, and the blues' significance in the community.
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I Don't Like the Blues, B. Brian Foster
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- I Don't Like the Blues
- Subtitle
- Race, Place, and the Backbeat of Black Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- B. Brian Foster
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 206
- ISBN13
- 9781469660417
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, History
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complex relationship between love and dislike for the blues, B. Brian Foster delves into Black Mississippi culture through the perspectives of its people. Over five years, he engages with locals, uncovering their nuanced feelings about the music that is both cherished and dismissed. Through his inquiries, Foster seeks to understand the reasons behind these contradictions and whether perceptions will evolve, offering a compelling narrative on identity, culture, and the blues' significance in the community.