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Blues music emerged in the late 1800s primarily from which American region?
Answer
Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Delta, in Northern Mississippi, is considered the birthplace of the blues, blending African American spirituals, work songs, and field hollers.
💡 Did you know?
Legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads to become a master blues guitarist.
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- New Orleans
- Harlem, New York
- Chicago
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