Encyclopedia of the Blues Author:Gerard Herzhaft From cotton fields to international festivals, from Mamie Smith's 1920 recording of "Crazy Blues" to the young rising stars of today, the growth of the blues has been long and varied. This indispensable reference contains hundreds of entries with detailed examinations of the instruments, trends, recordings, producers, and performer... more »s who have helped to popularize blues music. Selected discography. 50 illustrations.« less