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Where does blues music originate?

a. it was a combination of work songs and christian hymns
b. it was a combination of work songs, field hollers and shouts with typically lamenting lyrics
c. it was a combination of traditional folk mixed with christian hymns
d. it was a combination of complexly rhythmic music traditional work sogs

User Xiaoyifang
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I think it's B, could be wrong.
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B is the correct answer. Blues, when it was first being created, was mainly used in the fiields by African workers. In addition, it had a distinct call-and-response form that was integral to its formation. The style has roots back to the late 19th century, but didn't pick up steam with a wider audience until after WWII.
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