Why is it called blues music?

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1. #visual
2. #intense
3. #originated
4. #probably
5. #accompany
6. #depression
7. #english
8. #great
9. #alcohol
10. #music
11. #severe
12. #state
13. #agitation
14. #american
15. #shortened
16. #century
17. #expression
18. #hallucinations
19. #withdrawal
20. #blues
21. #devils