Piedmont Blues

Piedmont blues is a distinctive style of blues music originating in the southeastern United States, particularly in the Piedmont region of North and South Carolina. Characterized by a unique blend of African American musical traditions, Piedmont blues is marked by a strong emphasis on acoustic guitar, often played in a fingerpicking style that combines elements of ragtime, country, and blues. The genre's rhythmic patterns, often in a steady 8/8 time, provide a propulsive foundation for witty, storytelling lyrics and soulful vocals. Emerging in the 1920s and 1930s, Piedmont blues gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, influencing later styles such as folk blues and Americana. The genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of African American life and experiences in the rural South, as well as its role in shaping American roots music. Piedmont blues is distinct from Delta blues in its more refined and polished sound, and its use of complex guitar arrangements sets it apart from other blues styles.

Latest Piedmont Blues Release
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In The Real World
Album - 15 Tracks - Released October 18, 2024
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Keb' Mo'
Ry Cooder
Eric Bibb
Mississippi John Hurt
Charlie Parr
Elizabeth Cotten
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