The Blues
Part 1: Definition of “Blues”. More than any of the other roots, the blues is central to rock and roll. Formulate a comprehensive definition of the blues that accounts for the enormous influence of the blues on rock and roll. You must address its origins; identify and explain various strains and traditions that eventually led […]
Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues.”
Write a 3 1⁄2 to 4 page theme on Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues.” Prompt: Does Sonny’s addiction help fulfill his identity as a jazz musician or deplete it? You may briefly discuss what life conditions led to his heroin addiction. Work into the theme appropriate ideas and facts from Tolson’s article and the articles you summarized […]
