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Highway 61 - by Derek Bright (Paperback)

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  • Follow British Blues musician and researcher, Derek Bright, as he travels along the famed Highway 61 route from Chicago to New Orleans.
  • Author(s): Derek Bright
  • 178 Pages
  • Music, Genres & Styles

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About the Book



Highway 61, the legendary Blues Highway, guides modern-day pilgrims south into the Mississippi Delta. This essential guide ensures travellers get the most from the land where the blues was born.



Book Synopsis



Follow British Blues musician and researcher, Derek Bright, as he travels along the famed Highway 61 route from Chicago to New Orleans. This thoroughly researched book delves deeply into African American culture, history and music both past and present associated with the highway. For anyone considering travelling Highway 61, or just wanting to learn more about this historic route and the origins of the blues, this book is essential reading. 2020 Edition with additional photography and updated information.
'Bright is an old master at following old and ancient trails, and you couldn't pick a better guide to show you the sights on Highway 61' ( Paul Garon, co-founder of Living Blues)
'Derek tunes the car radio to the very best black music that America has to offer...for those of us yet to make this trip into a still so relevant psycho-geographical culture, he is our eyes, ears, and conscience' (Johnny Green, former road manager of The Clash)

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 178
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles
Publisher: Choir Press
Theme: Blues
Format: Paperback
Author: Derek Bright
Language: English
Street Date: October 31, 2020
TCIN: 1006746273
UPC: 9781789631821
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-1782
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Is there updated content in this edition of the book?

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  • A: Yes, the 2020 edition includes additional photography and updated information for readers.

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Q: What is the primary focus of this book?

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  • A: The book focuses on the Highway 61 route and the cultural significance of blues music in that region.

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Q: What can travelers expect from this guide?

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  • A: Travelers can expect insights into African American culture, history, and music related to Highway 61.

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Q: What type of music does this book explore?

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  • A: The book explores the genre of blues and its historical roots along Highway 61.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author of the book is Derek Bright, a British Blues musician and researcher.

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