Classic Blues
Classic Blues, also known as Vaudeville Blues, was the first blues style to be recorded, dominating the 1920s. It features powerful female vocalists backed by jazz-influenced small bands, blending traditional 12-bar blues structures with theatrical, urban arrangements.
Origin: United States (Chicago, New York); evolved from rural Delta blues via African American vaudeville performers adapting to urban audiences and the early recording industry.
Era: 1920s - early 1930s
