Chicago Blues Festival

This year marked the twenty-seventh year of the annual Chicago Blues Festival. As
in previous years, the music festival took place in Chicago’s Grant Park. Performers,
young and old, shared their variations on the blues with large audiences against a
backdrop of skyscrapers. Multiple stages were set up throughout the park, in addition to
a large selection of food and beverage vendors.
As this year would have been the 100th birthday of blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, the
festival was dedicated to him. Though Howlin’ Wolf was originally from Mississippi, his
recording career was spent in Chicago. Alongside other legends such as Muddy
Waters, Willie Dixon, and Sonny Boy Williamson, Wolf is credited with developing the
unique blues style that came to be known as Chicago Blues.
Attendees were able to hear cover versions of Wolf’s songs and witness
performances from many of Wolf’s former band mates. During the main stage
performance on Friday night, Hubert Sumlin, a guitarist who played with Wolf for many
years, sang the classic “Sittin’ on Top of the World.”
The Chicago Blues Festival is just one of the many annual music festivals that take
place in Chicago. Other festivals include the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, the
Chicago Jazz Festival, and the Chicago Country Music Festival. Admission to these
events is free to the public, and people of all ages are welcome.
What is the author's purpose in writing this article?
A. to inform the reader about an annual music festival in Chicago
B. to highlight the best performances at the Chicago Blues Festival
C. to persuade the reader to listen to the music of Howlin' Wolf
D. to convince the reader to donate money to the Chicago Blues Festival