Posts about music

Blind Willie Johnson (1897–1945) was a gospel-blues evangelist whose bottleneck slide guitar and thunderous, sermon-ready voice distilled sorrow, hope, and faith into recordings that still[…]

Sleepy John Estes (John Adam Estes) was one of country blues’ most expressive singer-songwriters, famed for a high, pleading vocal delivery and story-songs drawn from[…]

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[…]

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,[…]

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,[…]

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[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander (September 12, 1900 – April 1954) was an American blues singer who left a lasting mark on early Texas and country blues. Although he never[…]

Albert Collins, affectionately dubbed “The Iceman,” was one of the most electrifying figures in the blues world. With his signature Fender Telecaster, unique tuning, and[…]