Question

Who was w.c handy and what did he contribute to American life

Answer 1

Handy was one of the most influential American songwriters. He was one of many musicians who played the distinctively American blues music, and he is credited with giving it its contemporary form. Handy did not create the blues genre and was not the first to publish music in the blues form, but he took the blues from a regional music style (Delta blues) with a limited audience to one of the dominant national forces in American music.

Handy was an educated musician who used elements of folk music in his compositions. He was scrupulous in documenting the sources of his works, which frequently combined stylistic influences from various performers.

Contents  [hide] 1Early life2Musical development3Marriage and family4Teaching music5Studying the blues6Popularity, fame and business7Later life8Death9Compositions10Performances and honors11Awards, festivals and memorials12Discography12.1Handy’s Orchestra Of Memphis12.2Handy’s Memphis Blues Band12.3Handy’s Orchestra12.4Handy’s Sacred Singers12.5W. C. Handy’s Orchestra13Notes14References15External links

Answer 2

Handy was one of the most influential American songwriters. He was one of many musicians who played the distinctively American blues music, and he is credited with giving it its contemporary form. Handy did not create the blues genre and was not the first to publish music in the blues form, but he took the blues from a regional music style (Delta blues) with a limited audience to one of the dominant national forces in American music.

Handy was an educated musician who used elements of folk music in his compositions. He was scrupulous in documenting the sources of his works, which frequently combined stylistic influences from various performers.