What we owe to Music of Black origin and how it has permeated our popular music culture. From the American Civil War, banjos to Ragtime through 8 bar and twelve bar blues to R&B and Soul. Male and female blues legends and their innovations.

Following Dan’s successful run of music lectures at Strode Theatre, this session will be a brief route through the roots of blues, illustrated with short demonstration performances of a few classics by Dan and Alice of the Shalaings.

This seminar is part of the FREE education programme of the Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival 2024 - don't miss out on the 15 acts performing in Blackmore Gardens in the daytime - tickets from only £25 for the weekend or £12.50 per day!!