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. A mix featuring 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’.
Tag Cloud
- blues
- delta blues
- classic blues
- jazz
- country blues
- guitar
- folk
- acoustic blues
- ragtime
- 20s
- piedmont blues
- mississippi blues
- gospel
- all
- banjo
- american
- 30s
- lesser known yet streamable artists
- jazz vocal
- blues guitar
- jazz divas
- japanese
- j-rock
- idol
- new orleans
- oldies
- prewar blues
- old blues
- piano
- 1920s
