The blues were created in the Mississippi Delta after the civil war. Mississippi has even been called the “birthplace of the blues.” It also headed north toward Beale Street in Memphis, from the crossroads of Highway 61 and 49. Continuing to shape the music worldwide, the blues have strongly influenced almost all-popular music including, country, jazz, rock and roll. Watching the video I noticed that it seems like the blues originated from African field hollers, chants, and work songs. When I think of the blues I picture someone sitting outside on the porch playing a harmonica and guitar while singing. I saw on the video how the man made an instrument just from a piece of wire and a round object all to play his music. It shows how important
