Memphis Blues

Type	Music style
Genre	Rhythm and blues
Created	1910s
Popularized	1920s
Derives from	African music • European instruments • Gospel music
Notable artists	W. C. Handy • Jimmy Rogers • Furry Lewis
Place of origin	Memphis, Tennessee
Region or state	United States
Influenced genres	Soul music • Rock and roll • Hip-hop music
Musical characteristics	Blues form • Gospel call-and-response • European instruments