Blues

The blues is a soulful, emotive music genre characterized by its 12-bar structure, improvisational melodies, and poignant storytelling. Emerging in the Deep South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the blues evolved from African-American work songs, spirituals, and field hollers. Gaining popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, blues music was marked by its distinctive, melancholic sound, often featuring solo vocalists accompanied by guitars, harmonicas, or pianos. Blues culture played a significant role in shaping American music, influencing genres like rock 'n' roll, jazz, and R&B. With its raw, expressive power, the blues continues to captivate audiences, showcasing the genre's unique ability to convey the depths of human emotion.

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Alex Banin
Altered Five Blues Band
Angus & Julia Stone
Anonymous
April Varner
Art Beckett
Asa Tee
Balla Diabaté
Ballaké Sissoko
Barry Goldberg
Big Yayo
Bob Howard
Buzz Carlton
Carus Thompson
DURAN
Damien Jurado
Dave McMurray
David Grisman
David Schmoll
Delaney Davidson
Donovan Woods
Dr. John
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Dylan Cotrone
Eric Bibb
Eric Clapton
Felix Ames
Fleet Foxes
Gustav Boje
Hollywood Folk Hogan
Hudson Westbrook
Iona Zajac
Isaac Alstad
J-Wonn
Jack Kelly
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Jamala
James McCann
Jeb Loy Nichols
Jerry Garcia
Jon and Roy
Josh Le Tissier
Keaton Henson
Kim Wilson
Kundan Raj
Lake Street Dive
Ledfoot
Leo Waters
Leon Bridges
Little Hat
MAXPVNK
MEZIAH
Manal
Marion Rampal
Marsias
Matt Corby
Melissa Laveaux
Michael van Merwyk
Mighty Sam McClain
Mohan Rajan
Mt. Joy
Mwita Mataro
Nash Parker
Nathan James
Neighbor
Old Crow Medicine Show
Ole 60
Once Mekel
Paul Figuier
Paul Marinaro
Pete Giza
Pierre Dørge
Rainer
Ray Charles
Sam Bush
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Sean Biopcik
Sean Fyfe
Si Cranstoun
Slow Rage
Stefan Truyman
Steve Hill
Stk
Stu Larsen
Swapa
The Lone Bellow
The Voice of Germany
Tika Pun
Toledo
Tommy Lucas
TommyMuzzic
Toumastine
Waima
Warren Haynes
Warren Zevon
Yanson
Young4ever
ZWE1HVNDXR
Zach John King
hako
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Hozier
The Rolling Stones
Bob Dylan
Malcolm Todd
Leon Bridges
Bunbury
Mumford & Sons
Eric Clapton
Norah Jones
The Red Clay Strays
Michael Marcagi
George Harrison
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Hudson Westbrook
Nile Rodgers
Willie Nelson
Neil Young
Khruangbin
Of Monsters and Men
Cesária Evora
Nina Simone
Mt. Joy
Ole 60
Ray Charles
Roy Orbison
Chuck Berry
Dave Matthews Band
Zaz
Krishna Kanth
808iuli
Bleachers
Paolo Nutini
The Paper Kites
Gerry Rafferty
Joe
Rag'n'Bone Man
Mats & My
Angus & Julia Stone
Salif Keita
Brandi Carlile
Fleet Foxes
The Head And The Heart
J.J. Cale
Aurora Olivas
Judeline
Mark Knopfler
B.B. King
José González
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lake Street Dive
Charley Crockett
Sam Tinnesz
Bayker Blankenship
Caralisa Monteiro
Johnny Hallyday
TommyMuzzic
Kay Starr
Björn Skifs
Andre Hazes
Kris Kristofferson
Jalen Ngonda
Iron & Wine
Tash Sultana
Carpetman
Tom Waits
Duke Ellington
Phillip Phillips
Morcheeba
Gary Moore
Johnny Nash
René Miller
Duffy
Old Sea Brigade
Durand Jones
LaToiya Williams
Gaby Moreno
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Meiska
The Marcus King Band
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Audiotree
Agnes Nunes
Little Richard
Bill Medley
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
JUVENILE
Chris Rea
The Notations
Jake Bugg
Fuego
ZWE1HVNDXR
Canned Heat
Radical Face
Nancy Wilson
Mijongya
John Lee Hooker
Patti Smith
Mina
Once Mekel