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.
Author: Debra Devi
Debra Devi
Debra Devi is a rock musician and the author of the award-winning blues glossary The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John). www.debradevi.com
In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi turns to Dr. John for a wide-ranging look at the street slang, traditions, and lived experiences embedded in blues language.
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