Posts about blues music

Sleepy John Estes may not be a household name like B.B. King or Muddy Waters, but for those who delve deep into the roots of[…]

Booker T. Washington “Bukka” White was a towering figure in Delta blues, known for his raw vocal delivery, rhythmic slide guitar style, and songs that[…]

Booker T. Washington “Bukka” White was a powerhouse of Delta blues whose raw voice and slide guitar style helped define the genre. Though not as[…]

Bukka White, born Booker T. Washington White on November 12, 1909, in Houston, Mississippi, was a legendary American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He became[…]

Scrapper Blackwell, born Francis Hillman Blackwell in 1903, was a gifted blues guitarist and singer best known for his partnership with pianist Leroy Carr. Together,[…]

Francis "Scrapper" Blackwell, born on February 21, 1903, in Syracuse, North Carolina, was one of the most influential figures in the development of urban blues.[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander may not have played an instrument, but his deep, expressive voice and unflinching lyrics made him one of the most compelling blues[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander was one of the most distinctive voices of early Texas blues. Known for his powerful, almost unaccompanied vocal style and his poignant[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander was a powerful voice in early Texas blues, known for his passionate vocal delivery and compelling storytelling. Although his career peaked in[…]

James Cotton was a blues harmonica legend whose powerful style and electrifying performances left an indelible mark on the genre. Known as "Mr. Superharp," Cotton[…]