The Blues and Older Minority Musicians -- More Than Just Music XXXII

TL;DR

This paper explores the cultural impact of the Blues in Seattle, highlighting intergenerational connections and community engagement through music and events.

Contribution

The study emphasizes the role of Blues music in fostering social justice and cultural heritage exploration in the Puget Sound region.

Findings

Seattle's Blues events create intergenerational cultural connections.

Blues musicians share insights on resilience and productive aging.

Community engagement is enhanced through lectures, performances, and social events.

Abstract

The Blues may have emerged in the Mississippi Delta but its influence and music is mightily represented today in the Puget Sound! Seattle’s Blues Bash, Blues Awards, and the Rhapsody Project make intergenerational cultural connections between the Blues and the community by tuning into cultural heritage exploration and social justice. With a lively array of bars, clubs, and iconic Blues musicians with insights into their lives, influences, resilience, and productive aging, this popular session draws an enthusiastic crowd of GSA members for a lecture/interview and “mini-performance” with a leading older musician. But Wait! There’s more- later that evening, a complete performance and party at a local Blues joint guarantees good music, dancing, libations, and Blues swag. This is a “don’t miss” combo with 32 years of GSA history.