Newsweek article on The Blues
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:08 pm
That's an interesting article in that it exposes the view of two races, who at the time lived in segregation and it reads to me at least, as if the writer took a snapshot at a particular moment in time. I am a huge fan of the blues but I don't subscribe to the presumably historically correct notions which are the focus of this article.
My understanding and love of the blues started with a feeling deep inside that is hard to rationalize and express. It is something that has shaped my love of music. It constantly reminds me who I am and where I am going. Sadness and having an unfortunate lot in life is not just the domain of the poor. I personally know many "rich" folk who have not found any reason to have joy in their life.