Once upon a time, there was a composer named "Rhythm Blues" (he used a pseudonym because he was a slave on a plantation during the Great Depression). He would often perform at vaudeville shows and share his emotions through music. One day, he discovered a phonograph and was amazed by its ability to capture sound. He decided to record his music and share it with the world. And that's how the blues genre was born! Kids loved dancing to his rhythm and feeling the emotions in his music. The end.

Reflections

1. Who was Rhythm Blues and why did he use a pseudonym?
2. What was the Great Depression and how did it affect Rhythm Blues' life?
3. How did Rhythm Blues discover the phonograph and what did he do with it?
4. What was vaudeville and why did Rhythm Blues perform there?
5. How did Rhythm Blues' music make people feel and why was it so popular?