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Delta blues

Musical style
Delta blues is one of the earliest-known styles of blues. It originated in the Mississippi Delta and is regarded as a regional variant of country blues. Guitar and harmonica are its dominant instruments; slide guitar is a hallmark of the style. Wikipedia
Parent genres: Blues and Country blues
Cultural origins: Early twentieth century; Mississippi, U.S
Derivative forms: Chicago blues; Detroit blues; electric blues
Stylistic origins: Blues