Posts about blues

Professor Longhair, often called "Fess" by his fans, is a cornerstone of New Orleans music. His piano playing, a fusion of blues, boogie-woogie, and Caribbean[…]

Mamie Smith holds a special place in the history of music as a trailblazer who broke barriers for African American artists in the recording industry.[…]

Mamie Smith, born on May 26, 1891, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a groundbreaking American singer, dancer, pianist, and actress. Best remembered for her pioneering work[…]

Skip James, born Nehemiah Curtis James in 1902, was a pioneering Delta blues musician whose haunting voice and unique guitar style have left an indelible[…]

Skip James was born on June 9, 1902, as Nehemiah Curtis James in Bentonia, Mississippi. Growing up in the deeply rural Mississippi Delta, James encountered[…]

Sippie Wallace, born as Beulah Thomas on November 1, 1898, in Houston, Texas, is celebrated as one of the leading figures of early 20th-century blues.[…]

Hound Dog Taylor was an electric blues artist known for his raw, energetic slide guitar style and gritty vocals. With his band, The HouseRockers, Taylor[…]

The blues has birthed many unique and unforgettable artists, but few are as distinctive as Theodore Roosevelt "Hound Dog" Taylor. Known for his raw, electrifying[…]

Pinetop Smith, also known as Clarence Smith, was an influential American pianist and songwriter. Although his career was tragically short, his unique style and infectious[…]

Pinetop Smith, born Clarence Smith in 1904, left an indelible mark on blues and boogie-woogie music, despite his brief life and career. Known for his[…]