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Characteristics - Seth
Feeling- Most blues songs have a sad feeling, hence the name blues. They also can have a upbeat sound to it. Rhythm- There can be a few different rhythms in blues. Some songs have a slow, smooth rhythm that make you feel sad, or blue. Other newer songs have a livelier rhythm that makes you feel happy and upbeat.

Instruments - Lauren[| Wikipedia]
Some of the instruments in the blues age are: trumpet-was a member of the BASS family and has a powerful penetrating sound. bassoon-is woodland instrument and is a member of the double reed family trombone-is a member of the brass family and it is played by the player's buzzing lips flute-is a member of the woodland family clarinet-is a member of the woodland family and they differ in size and pitches oboe-is a double reed member of the woodland family piccolo-is a small flute and is a member of the woodland family saxophone-is a member of the woodland family and are made of brass and are only one-reed intruments violin-is a member of the violin family and is 4 stringed instrument sometimes called a fiddle Some other instruments include the viola, violoncello, piano, guitar, bass, lute, koto, sitar, bagpipe, drum, xylophone, pipe, organ, theremin, synthesizer, and the aeolian harp. media type="custom" key="607111"

Fashion - Lauren [|blues picture]
[|female blues artist] [|B.B King] Fashion for the women in the blues was big hats and outgoing outfits. For men, they wore zoot suits which have exaggerated shoulders, wide lapels, and a long cut coat. Men often wore top hats and bow ties. They both wore leather coats and some wore sunglasses.

Musicians/Performers/Artists - Seth
Some of the important musicians in the early blues time are: [|W.C. Handy] - Considered by many to be the father of the blues. [|Leadbelly] - The first blues musician to have success with white audiences. [|Big Bill Broonzy]- One of the first blues musicians to spread blues overseas. [|Ray Charles] - A soul vocalist that was known for his combinations of gospel, blues, pop, R&B, soul, and country. [|B.B. King] - A classical musician that plays and blends his guitar solos so well with his vocals that it is difficult to tell the two apart. [|Jimi Hendrix] - He was influenced by many blues musicians and used the inspirations to become a legendary rock n roll guitarist.

Origins - How and when did it start? - angela
[|origins of blues] Blues came from unaccompanied vocal and traditions of African-American slaves that evolved into a big variety of different and regional styles in the United States, later in Europe and Africa. Recorded blues music can be recorded all the way back to the 1920's when the first popular record industry developed. This record company published hillbilly and race music only. They did this to sell black music to blacks and white music to whites in a respectful way. When blues started there was no difference between blues and country besides the race of the person performing it. The first appearance of blues is not a certain date but it started somewhere in between 1870-1900. During this time there was a transition that slavery went to share-cropping, expansion of railroads in the United States, and small-scale agricultural production.

Upcoming Festivals/Performances - angela
-There is a Jazz Festival held in Central Pennsylvania. There are festivals for seven months on Sunday evenings during January, February, March, April, September, October, and November. This festival has been going on since 1980. There are area, regional, national, and international artists that perform at this festival. Some artists that have performed here are: Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Stan Getz, Clark Terry, Max Roach, and more! [|CP Festival] -In Pittsbugh Pennsylvania there is a 14th Annual Pittsbugh Blues Festival at Hartwood Acres. This is held from July 25 - 27, 2008. While you and your family are there, there are many activities for children to do. Some things are: face painting, arts & crafts, healthy snack demonstrations with Food Bank Nutritionists, and other fun activities for the family.[| Pittsbugh Blues Festival] -In Erie Pennsylvania there is a Blues and Jazz Festival at the Erie Art Museum. This will be held from August 2 and 3, 2008. Local, national, and international bands play at this festival that bring friends and families together. It usually opens with children bands around noon on Saturday. Its a free two-day event for everyone to come to. Included in the festival there are arboretum tours of the park, children's activities, and great food by local vendors. [|Erie Festival]

