Debra Devi - American Blues Scene

About Author: Debra Devi

Website: http://www.devi-rock.com
Description: Debra Devi is the author of The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu, "one of the wittiest, bawdiest, most fascinating dictionaries ever" (Reuters) and winner of ASCAP's Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Popular Music. Bonnie Raitt says: “What a great resource--as fascinating as it is informative. Debra's passion for the blues shines through." Devi is the lead singer/guitarist for the rock band DEVI and a Fender Girl Rock Nation artist.

Posts by Debra Devi

Study Blues Guitar with Robben Ford at Montana’s Crown Guitar Fest

Posted on May 20, 2013 |
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Ford, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour Darryl Stuermer Slated to Teach & Perform
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The Language of the Blues: “BUFFET FLAT”

Posted on May 16, 2013 |
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From the early 1900s to the 1930s, certain speakeasies/brothels in African American urban communities were known as "buffet flats." Discover the bawdy, wild hidden meanings behind this word!
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The Language of the Blues: “CABBAGE”

Posted on May 9, 2013 |
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This is the grand return of our weekly series, The Language of the Blues, exploring the meaning and significance of unique words used in the blues!
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Down in the Delta: Where History Still Sings

Posted on March 11, 2013 |
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I'm just gonna come flat out and say it: If you haven't paid a visit to the Mississippi Delta yet, plan one now to this starkly beautiful, richly musical place.
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Corey Harris, Guy Davis and Alvin Youngblood Hart Keep True Blues Alive

Posted on January 24, 2013 |
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The show closed with all three artists back on stage, joined by Harerra on harp, for a rousing “Catfish Blues,” first recording in 1941 by Robert Petway. The True Blues trio intends to donate a portion of any profits from the tour, CD and DVD to “a blues-related charity.” The blues is in good hands, folks, the blues is in good hands.
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The Language of the Blues: “The Blues”

Posted on December 26, 2012 |
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Do you know where the term "Blues" came from? Discover the word's incredible journey and hidden meanings in this week's Language of the Blues article.
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The Language of the Blues: “BLACK DOG”

Posted on November 21, 2012 |
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Tweet This is the latest installment in our weekly series entitled, The Language of the Blues, where author and rocker Debra Devi focuses on the meaning and significance of a unique word used...
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The Language of the Blues: “BLACK CAT BONE”

Posted on November 7, 2012 |
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Discover the real meaning behind "Black Cat Bone", which is prominently featured in a number of blues songs, from Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and more!
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Language of the Blues: “BISCUIT”

Posted on October 31, 2012 |
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The blues is loaded with culinary references to sex- this is a form of signifying, which is the use of innuendo and doubletalk that is fully understood only by members of one’s community.
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Language of the Blues: Thoughts From Dr. John

Posted on October 18, 2012 |
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In a VERY special LOTB, Dr John explains the origins of blues language. If you know his lyrics or have heard him speak, you know he's perhaps the best equipped person in music and blues to talk about it's language!
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