Where to Start with Chicago blues

form of blues music indigenous to Chicago, Illinois

60 artists

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Chicago blues Artists

About Chicago blues

What is Chicago blues?

form of blues music indigenous to Chicago, Illinois

Where should I start with Chicago blues?

Start with "From the Heart of a Woman" by Koko Taylor. It captures what makes Chicago blues worth exploring.

What are the best Chicago blues albums?

The Chicago blues albums worth hearing first: "From the Heart of a Woman" by Koko Taylor, "Force of Nature" by Koko Taylor and "I Am the Blues" by Willie Dixon.

How many Chicago blues artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 60 Chicago blues artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.