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Blues Music: Iconic Instruments, Images, and Sounds

One of the most influential styles of American music, the Blues is a living tradition with multiple regional styles. Have a listen with the Sounds of the American Blues and The Roots of Rhythm & Blues playlists from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and explore our blues-related collection items.


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Blues

Empress of the Blues

Vampin' (Piney Brown Blues)

Junior Wells

Beverly Plays the Blues

Beale Street Blues

Bessie Smith, from the unrealized portfolio "Noble Black Women: The Harlem Renaissance and After"

Josh White, from the portfolio 'O, Write My Name': American Portraits, Harlem Heroes

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