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Did W. C. Handy contribute to making the blues a popular music genre?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Yes, but only in the U.S.

  • Yes, but only for a short period

Answer

Certainly, W. C. Handy indeed played a substantial role in elevating the blues from a local and regional art form to a nationally and internationally recognized genre of music. Through his talent as a composer, arranger, and bandleader, Handy masterfully transformed the raw and traditional blues music he encountered into a more polished and accessible style, appealing to a broader audience.
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