Blues People: Negro Music in White America

This mass market paperback is in fair condition. The cover shows signs of wear, including creases and edge wear. The binding remains intact, though the spine has visible creasing. There are no inscriptions, markings, or library stamps.

Blues People: Negro Music in White America by LeRoi Jones, published by William Morrow and Company in New York, is an insightful exploration of African American music's profound impact on American culture. This edition, noted as the eighth printing from January 1970, is a mass market paperback. Originally published in 1963, this work delves into the evolution of blues and jazz, contextualizing them within the African American experience. LeRoi Jones, later known as Amiri Baraka, was a pivotal figure in the Black Arts Movement, and his writings offer a critical perspective on race and music. This edition is a valuable piece for collectors and scholars interested in cultural studies and African American history. The book is in fair condition with visible wear on the cover.