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W.C. Handy, Blues Legend

On November 16, 1873, Florence, Alabama welcomed W. C. Handy… the man who turned the everyday sounds of Black life into the written language of the blues. He didn’t invent the music our people were already creating. He honored it. He organized it. He made sure the world could finally recognize what had been here all along. With songs like “Memphis Blues” and “St. Louis Blues,” Handy opened the door for generations of artists to walk through. His influence shows up in everything from soul to jazz to rock to gospel… the entire family tree. Remembering him today is simple. Give credit to the blueprint behind the music we hear everywhere. Handy made sure those roots didn’t disappear. #WCHandy #OnThisDay #MusicHistory #BluesLegend #AmericanMusic #CulturalRoots #BlackMusicalHeritage #TheBlueprint #HistoryPost #LataraSpeaksTruth