Gerard Herzhaft

About Gérard Herzhaft

Birth

1943

writer, historian, musicologist

Gérard Herzhaft is a renowned French historian and musicologist born in 1943.

His deep passion for the blues has made him a global authority on the history of this musical genre.

In addition to being a writer, he has worked as a librarian, bringing documentary rigor to his research.

His major work, Le blues, is a fundamental reference for understanding North American music.

Throughout his career, he has published 15 works focusing on the culture and musicians of the United States.