The Complete History of R&B: From Blues to Jazz Fusion (1920s–1940s)

The Complete History of R&B: From Blues to Jazz Fusion (1920s–1940s)

The True Story of R&B — Class 1 This is the first of 10 classes in The True Story of R&B: 100 Years of Rhythm & Blues — a deep, historical journey through how Black Americans built the foundation of modern music. In this opening class, we trace how gospel, blues, and jazz fused to create the earliest forms of Rhythm & Blues. We’ll explore the innovators who laid the groundwork: Louis Jordan, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, T-Bone Walker, and Big Joe Turner. 🎓 This first class is FREE — but the full 10-part course is available exclusively for members at the Music History University level on Patreon. Join to unlock all remaining classes plus my entire archive of music history lessons and documentaries. 👉 Join here: patreon.com/dwannb

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