6 mixes taggedpre-war blues

The origins of what he call ‘western music’ is a muddy folk tale at best, but one thing is agreed by most musicologist - blues was one of the most influential genres on the 20th Century. This mix showcases some of the pre-war (World War II) blues artists from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. This twenty track mix includes music by Mississippi Sheiks, Mattie Delaney and Texas Alexander. The album cover is a photograph of W.C. Handy, who is widely considered the ‘Father of the Blues’.

Raw Sex Death Pre-War Country Blues

Seventeen tracks including music by BB King, BB King, Jimmy Reed, Howlin' W and BB King, T Bone Walker, .

Starts out rocking, then slows down, older tracks toward the end. One straight gospel track. Fourteen tracks including music by Bessie Smith, Betty Davis, and Big Mama Thornton.

Here are 8 Tracks of classic pre-war tunes.

Eight surly musical tentacles of questionable moral fortitude.