blues
vocal and instrumental music form
1852 artists in the catalog.
Guides for blues artists
Top blues albums
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All blues artists
Herman Riley
jazz
Robert Lucas
rhythm and blues
Charley Jordan
Walter Roland
James Harman
Jane Vasey
Joe Pullum
Johnny Boyle
Johnny Moeller
Johnny Williams
KK
Kate McTell
Katmandu
Kid Thomas
Lafayette Thomas
Lea Riders Group
garage rock, psychedelic rock
About blues
What is blues?
vocal and instrumental music form
Where should I start with blues?
Start with "The Birth of Soul" by Ray Charles. It captures what makes blues worth exploring.
What are the best blues albums?
The blues albums worth hearing first: "The Birth of Soul" by Ray Charles, "Joe Cocker Live" by Joe Cocker, "The Lead and How to Swing It" by Tom Jones, "Zerkalo dushi" by Alla Pugacheva and "Social Cues" by Cage the Elephant.
How many blues artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 1852 blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.