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The Blues, a genre that is deeply rooted in African-American history and culture, is believed to have originated in the Deep South of the United States in the late 19th century. It’s not credited to a single inventor but is more a result of a rich cultural heritage and the merging of various musical styles, including African spirituals, work songs, field hollers, and European hymns and folk songs. The first recorded blues song is usually identified as “Sernett Miller’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,'” which was recorded by W.C. Handy in 1920. Handy, known as the “Father of the Blues,” was a significant figure in Blues history, having published the first blues musical composition in 1912. However, it’s important to remember that the Blues is a legacy passed down through generations and influenced by countless musicians.