As you read along the play Fences , it feels like you are singing the blues. August Wilson incorporates this popular genre of music throughout the play. The blues was most popular during the time the play was written, and had a tremendous impact on the lives of many people especially African Americans.
Diggin' the Blues? Click the image to find a list of some of the greatest Blues songs in history.
The Sky is Crying - Elmore James This is a taste of what the Blues really sound like. | Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do- Billie Holiday It was not uncommon to have ladies express their Blues. |
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