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    The music that Chicago contributes to the world is something that makes Chicago. Chicago has a very unique style of music and there are many mainstream artists that originate from Chicago.

    One style of music that Chicago can call it's on is Jazz. "Prohibition caused many musicians to leave the South and head north. Many settled in Chicago and the city soon became the new jazz capital of the country. Prior to the migration, Chicago-area musicians played dance music that featured a saxophone playing over a four-square rhythm section. When musicians from New Orleans arrived, they brought their older style and blended it with the new. Chicago style musicians include Eddie Condon and Bud Freeman." [4]

    Another style of music that Chicago is famous for is Blues. Like Jazz blues also migrated from the south. Chicago blues developed the signature use of rhythm sections, amplification and the reliance on guitar and harmonica leads. The saxophone was also added to the basic string/harmonica Delta blues at times. In the film The Blues Brothers we were exposed to Chicago blues of the 1980's.[5]

    In 1984 Chicago inaugurated an annual blues festival and each year they celebrate the history of blues. This festival is held in Grant Park and it brings together people all over America to celebrate the great music known as Chicago Blues.
    © Christine Kingston, 2006.
    ; Christine Kingston, 2006.