Search Results: Language of the Blues (317)

“Easy Rider” is one of the most common themes in the blues. Now find out exactly what it means and why!

“Stormy Monday Blues” contains the famous verse: “The eagle flies on Friday”

Sweeping the house after dark is still considered impolite in some African American families. This tradition comes from an ancient West African belief…

Find out what Robert Johnson and Skip James were talking about when they described being “dry so long”!

The Southern slang term “doney” is rarely heard anymore, but when it is, it’s usually as part of the phrase “no-good doney”…

Blues songs are loaded with boasts, taunts, and jokes. Discover the fun meaning of “The dozens” as sung by Memphis Minnie, and find out the origin of schoolyard taunts and rap’s most prominent feature!

Find out the promiscuous origins of the word “Dog” as sang about by Johnnie Taylor, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and more!

Hear what the word “Dig” means in the blues language according to Albert Collins!

The devil has many names down South, some derived from the Christianization among African slaves of West African trickster deities… Learn all about “Devil” in blues language!

The Delta, the cradle of American music. Find out it’s incredible history and how it gave birth to the blues and rock n roll