The Blues: Cultural Significance. This paper examines the cultural significance of the blues. It begins by tracing its African and plantation roots. It considers its commercialization and mass marketing in the 1920s. It concludes with a consideration of the Billie Holiday. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 8288 Blues Cultural Significance.doc Price: 53.70