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The Blues

One of the most influential styles of American music, the Blues is a living tradition with multiple regional styles. Have a listen with the Sounds of the American Blues and The Roots of Rhythm & Blues playlists from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and explore our blues-related collection items.

  • Buddy Guy, 1990
  • Earl King, 1992
  • Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, 1995
  • Junior Wells, 1994
  • Little Ed Williams, 1992
  • Albert Collins, 1991
  • Magic Slim, 1991
  • Lazy Lester, 1993
  • Charles Brown, 1995
  • Papa John Creach, 1994
  • Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, 1992
  • Wendell Holmes, 1996
  • Jimmy Johnson, 1991
  • Ernie Watts, 1992
  • Sam Myers, 1994
  • Carey Bell, 1988
  • Luther Allison, 1994

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