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Cedric Burnside
31,106 listeners
Cedric Burnside (born August 26, 1978) is an American electric blues drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the grandson of North… read moreCedric Burnside (born August 26, 1978) is an American electric blues drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the grandson of North Mississippi blues legend R.L. Burnside. He is the winner of the Blues Music Awards "Best New… read moreCedric Burnside (born August 26, 1978) is an American electric blues drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the grandson of North Mississippi blues legend R.L. Burnside. He is the winner of the Blues Music Awards "Best New Artist Debut" for the record: 'The Two Man Wrecki… read more -
Jessie Mae Hemphill
30,749 listeners
Jessie Mae Hemphill (18th October 1934 – 22nd July 2006), was a pioneering electric guitarist, songwriter, and singer, specialising in the … read moreJessie Mae Hemphill (18th October 1934 – 22nd July 2006), was a pioneering electric guitarist, songwriter, and singer, specialising in the northern Mississippi country blues traditions of her family and regional heritage. She was born ne… read moreJessie Mae Hemphill (18th October 1934 – 22nd July 2006), was a pioneering electric guitarist, songwriter, and singer, specialising in the northern Mississippi country blues traditions of her family and regional heritage. She was born near Como and Senatobia, Mississippi, in northern Mississippi … read more -
Robert Johnson
636,825 listeners
There are several artists by the name Robert Johnson: 1. An American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter (1911-1938) amongst the most fa… read moreThere are several artists by the name Robert Johnson: 1. An American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter (1911-1938) amongst the most famous of Delta blues musicians; ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarist… read moreThere are several artists by the name Robert Johnson: 1. An American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter (1911-1938) amongst the most famous of Delta blues musicians; ranked fifth in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time; considered by some to be the "Grandfathe… read more -
Blind Willie Johnson
235,462 listeners
Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. While the lyrics of his … read moreBlind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions. It is characte… read moreBlind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions. It is characterized by his slide guitar accompaniment and tenor voice, and… read more -
Albert King
508,549 listeners
Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer. One of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with B.B. King and Freddie King), Albert King stood 6' 4", weighed 250 l… read moreAlbert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer. One of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with B.B. King and Freddie King), Albert King stood 6' 4", weighed 250 lbs and was known as "The Velvet Bulldozer". He was… read more -
Juzzie Smith
8,474 listeners
Juzzie Started playing the harmonica at 13. By 23 he had won the coveted Golden Harmonica at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and the B… read moreJuzzie Started playing the harmonica at 13. By 23 he had won the coveted Golden Harmonica at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and the Byron Bay Blues Blowout twice. He has in the course of his musical journey embraced and mastered a … read moreJuzzie Started playing the harmonica at 13. By 23 he had won the coveted Golden Harmonica at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and the Byron Bay Blues Blowout twice. He has in the course of his musical journey embraced and mastered a range of instruments, and absorbed influence from some diver… read more -
Junior Wells
169,641 listeners
Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 - January 15, 1998), born Amos Blakemore, was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago who was… read moreJunior Wells (December 9, 1934 - January 15, 1998), born Amos Blakemore, was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago who was famous for playing with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks, The Rolling Stones and… read moreJunior Wells (December 9, 1934 - January 15, 1998), born Amos Blakemore, was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago who was famous for playing with Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, Lonnie Brooks, The Rolling Stones and Van Morrison. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised… read more -
Harry Manx
44,931 listeners
Harry Manx (born on the Isle of Man in 1955) is a Manx-born, Canadian-raised, musician who blends blues, folk, and Hindustani classical mus… read moreHarry Manx (born on the Isle of Man in 1955) is a Manx-born, Canadian-raised, musician who blends blues, folk, and Hindustani classical music. Born on the Isle of Man and raised in Ontario, he is currently living on Saltspring Island, BC… read moreHarry Manx (born on the Isle of Man in 1955) is a Manx-born, Canadian-raised, musician who blends blues, folk, and Hindustani classical music. Born on the Isle of Man and raised in Ontario, he is currently living on Saltspring Island, BC, Canada. Nominated for six Juno Awards throughout his caree… read more -
Son of Dave
56,525 listeners
Son of Dave, is a Canadian musician and singer–songwriter Benjamin Darvill (born January 4, 1967). He was a member of Grammy award-winning … read moreSon of Dave, is a Canadian musician and singer–songwriter Benjamin Darvill (born January 4, 1967). He was a member of Grammy award-winning Canadian folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies in which he played harmonica, mandolin, guitar and perc… read moreSon of Dave, is a Canadian musician and singer–songwriter Benjamin Darvill (born January 4, 1967). He was a member of Grammy award-winning Canadian folk-rock band Crash Test Dummies in which he played harmonica, mandolin, guitar and percussion before returning to his blues, Beat-Box and harmonica… read more -
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado
5,621 listeners
In 2014, something unusual happened. On the strength of their breakthrough album Too Many Roads, Denmark’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Blac… read moreIn 2014, something unusual happened. On the strength of their breakthrough album Too Many Roads, Denmark’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado went global. Now it’s one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home a… read moreIn 2014, something unusual happened. On the strength of their breakthrough album Too Many Roads, Denmark’s Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado went global. Now it’s one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home and in a few adjacent countries. But the release of Too Many … read more