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Minstrel Shows
Minstrel Shows became popular in the early 1830's (no exact date) in the US. They consisted of acting, dancing, and music. Blackface performers were Americans dressed as African Americans. -
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Blues Timeline
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Civil War
The Civil War was a war between the North and the South. African Americans were considered slaves . The slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Slave Songs of the United States
Slave Songs of the United States was written by William Francis Allen in 1867 (no exact date). The African Americans wrote songs about their lives as slaves. -
Jim Crow Laws
In 1877 (no exact date), the Jim Crow laws were created based on the song "Jump Jim Crow". These laws made African Americans separate, but equal. -
"Maple Leaf Rag"
Scott Joplin published this song in Missouri. The song was named after the Maple Leaf Club. -
"Crazy Blues"
Mamie Smith recorded this song. It was the first Blues song to be recorded. -
"Race Records"
"Race Records" was created by OKeh Records in 1922 (no exact date). This allowed African AAmericans to perform their music. -
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Blind Lemon Jefferson began his recording career in Chicago in 1925 (no exact date.) "Blind" is apart of his name because he was blind from birth. -
Charley Patton Records for Paramount
In 1929 (no exact date), Charley Patton recorded 14 songs for Paramount. Patton was one of the most inspiring Bluesmen. -
Electric Guitar
In 1931, (no exact date) the electric guitar was created by Rickenbacker and was nicknamed "the frying pan" because it looked like one. -
Muddy Waters Recorded
In 1941, (no exact date), Muddy Waters aka McKinley Morganfield was recorded by Alan Lomax outside of his cabin at Stovall's Plantation. -
US Enters World War 2
The US enters WW2 because of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Economic and military mobilization created opportunities for African Americans. -
"Rhythm and Blues"
"Rhythm and Blues "(R&B) is substituted for the term "Race Records." -
Elvis Begins his Career
Elvis begins his career with a Blues song at Sun Studio. -
Muddy Waters Performs
Muddy Waters performs at the Newport Jazz Festival. -
"Year of the Blues"
Congress declares 2003 as "Year of the Blues" because it is the hundredth anniversary of W.C. Handy's encounter with an unknown bluesman.
