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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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Empress of the Blues

Vampin' (Piney Brown Blues)

Blues Cruise

Still Boss of the Blues

B.B. King, 1973

Albert King / Mott the Hoople / Freddie King

Tears don't fall no more [sound recording] : blues and ballads / Lonnie Johnson

Brownie McGhee, 1978

Albert King

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, 1973

Sonny Terry, 1978

Professor Longhair, 1973

James Cotton, 1979

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