
Buster Benton was one of the last true torchbearers of the classic Chicago blues tradition. Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries,[…]

George "Buddy" Guy is a towering figure in the world of blues music. Known for his fiery guitar playing, passionate vocals, and energetic stage presence,[…]

Blind Willie Johnson remains one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in American music. Though his recording career was brief, spanning from 1927 to[…]

Bukka White stands as one of the most compelling figures in Delta blues history. His music—fierce, rhythmic, and emotionally raw—bridges the gap between early 20th-century[…]

Walter Brown “Brownie” McGhee was one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century. Known primarily for his partnership with harmonica player Sonny[…]

Bobby "Blue" Bland was one of the most influential and versatile blues vocalists of the 20th century. Renowned for his smooth voice, rich emotional delivery,[…]

Big Maybelle, born Mabel Louise Smith, was one of the most commanding and soulful voices of 1950s rhythm and blues. With her powerful contralto and[…]

Big Joe Turner stands as one of the most powerful and influential vocalists in the history of American music. Known as the “Boss of the[…]

Benny Goodman, a name synonymous with the swing era, was more than just a jazz clarinetist—he was a cultural trailblazer who changed the face of[…]

Amos Milburn was one of the most influential rhythm and blues (R&B) pianists and vocalists of the 1940s and 1950s. Known for his rollicking boogie-woogie[…]