Yesterday, my conversation with Ted Gioia, author of the new book, Delta Blues (W.W. Norton), centered on the blues and what makes the seemingly simple musical form so fascinating to so many fans. Much of its appeal has escaped me over the years, given the music's down-and-out themes and repetitiveness. That is, until I read Ted's captivating book, whic…
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