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Folk Blues

Folk blues is an acoustic-driven genre blending the raw emotion of traditional blues with the storytelling sensibilities of folk music. Rooted in early Delta and country blues, it often features stripped-down instrumentation—fingerpicking guitars, slide resonators, and occasional harmonica—paired with evocative, heartfelt lyrics. Songs range from soulful laments to rhythmic, foot-stomping grooves, carrying themes of struggle, love, and resilience. Some artists draw from prison work songs, while others inject contemporary folk elements. Whether gritty and unpolished or intricately arranged, folk blues remains a powerful and deeply personal form of musical expression.

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Howlin' Waters
Album - 13 Tracks - Released January 16, 2026
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Rikard From
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