Acoustic Blues

Acoustic blues is a rootsy, emotive genre characterized by its soulful, storytelling vocals, sparse instrumentation, and earthy, rhythmic grooves. Emerging in the rural South during the 1920s-1940s, acoustic blues drew on African-American work songs, spirituals, and field hollers, with artists often accompanying themselves on guitar, harmonica, or piano. The genre peaked in popularity during the 1960s folk blues revival, with its cultural significance lying in its authentic, heartfelt portrayal of African-American life and struggles. Acoustic blues shares ties with electric blues, folk, and roots music, but its stripped-down, introspective approach sets it apart, emphasizing the raw emotional power of the human voice and a single instrument. Notable for its use of open tunings, slide guitar, and percussive techniques, acoustic blues continues to captivate audiences with its haunting, down-to-earth beauty.

Latest Acoustic Blues Release
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Spring Around the Corner
Single - Released April 24, 2025
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Snowy White
Howlin' Wolf
Dr. John
Keb' Mo'
Ry Cooder
Albert Collins
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The Sound of Acoustic Blues 64 Acoustic Blues artists
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