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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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Broadside for the House of Blues featuring a concert by James Brown and others

Buddy Guy, 1990

29c Robert Johnson single

Stratocaster Electric Guitar

29c Muddy Waters single

29c "Ma" Rainey single

Bobby "Blue" Bland

B. B. King

Mo' Better Blues

29c Bessie Smith single

29c Howlin' Wolf single

Earl King, 1992

B. B. King

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, 1995

32c Sonny Terry single

Junior Wells, 1994

32c Josh White single

Little Ed Williams, 1992

Albert Collins, 1991

Magic Slim, 1991

Lazy Lester, 1993

Mr. Q, 1992

Charles Brown, 1995

Big Boy Henry, 1992

Papa John Creach, 1994

Carol Fran, 1992

Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, 1992

Etta James, 1991

Wendell Holmes, 1996

Jimmy Johnson, 1991

Ernie Watts, 1992

House of Blues Button

Preston Fulp, 1992

Sam Myers, 1994

Clarence Hollimon, 1992


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