Boogie-woogie

Boogie-woogie
Boogie-woogie
Stylistic origins	Blues;
Cultural origins	Late 19th century, Piney Woods of Northeast Texas, U.S.
Derivative forms	Rock and roll; rockabilly; rhythm and blues;
Fusion genres
	Jump blues; boogie rock;

Boogie-woogie is a genre of blues music that became popular during the late 1920s, developed in African-American communities since the 1870s. It was eventually extended from piano to piano duo and trio, guitar, big band, country and western music, and gospel. While standard blues traditionally expresses a variety of emotions, boogie-woogie is mainly dance music (although not usually played for the competitive dance known as boogie-woogie (dance), a term of convenience in that sport). The genre had a significant influence on rhythm and blues and rock and roll.

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