Chicago blues
form of blues music indigenous to Chicago, Illinois
60 artists in the catalog.
Start here
From the Heart of a Woman
Koko Taylor · 1981
Top Chicago blues albums
See essentials
All Chicago blues artists
Linsey Alexander
Marty Sammon
rock music
Nick Moss
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
Luther Tucker
Little Mack Simmons
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers
Michael Coleman
Freddie Roulette
Eddie C. Campbell
Odie Payne
blues
Chico Banks
Johnny Drummer
Billy Flynn
rock and roll
Little Mike and the Tornadoes
Bonnie Lee
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.
