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Outlaw Blues BandBlues is a music genre and form that originated among African Americans in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s, influenced by spirituals, work songs, and oral traditions. Characterized by its call-and-response patterns and specific chord progressions, blues has significantly impacted jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll, evolving through various styles such as Delta blues and Chicago blues, especially after World War II, when it transitioned to electric forms and garnered a wider audience. The genre often addresses themes of personal strife, societal challenges, and emotional depth, making it a vital aspect of American music history. (Source: Wikipedia)
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