Posts about blues

Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915–1973) was a gospel singer, electric-guitar trailblazer, and one of the most consequential architects of early rock ’n’ roll. Long before the[…]

Wynonie Harris was a flamboyant and charismatic blues shouter whose high-energy performances and risqué lyrics left a lasting impact on American music. Known for his[…]

Wynton Charles Kelly was a masterful jazz pianist whose vibrant, blues-infused playing style left a lasting imprint on modern jazz. Best known for his lyrical[…]

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[…]

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[…]