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Asie Payton
13,475 listeners
Asie Payton (1937-1997) was a blues musician who lived most of his life in Holly Ridge, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta. He sang and … read moreAsie Payton (1937-1997) was a blues musician who lived most of his life in Holly Ridge, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta. He sang and played the guitar, but made his living as a farmer. Near the end of his life he recorded one album… read moreAsie Payton (1937-1997) was a blues musician who lived most of his life in Holly Ridge, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta. He sang and played the guitar, but made his living as a farmer. Near the end of his life he recorded one album, Worried, for the Fat Possum Records label, which was relea… read more
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Kenny Brown
9,830 listeners
Kenny Brown (born on the Air Force base in Selma, Alabama, July 5, 1953) is a blues slide guitarist from Nesbit, Mississippi. Skilled in th… read moreKenny Brown (born on the Air Force base in Selma, Alabama, July 5, 1953) is a blues slide guitarist from Nesbit, Mississippi. Skilled in the North Mississippi Hill Country blues style popularized by his mentor R. L. Burnside, Brown began… read moreKenny Brown (born on the Air Force base in Selma, Alabama, July 5, 1953) is a blues slide guitarist from Nesbit, Mississippi. Skilled in the North Mississippi Hill Country blues style popularized by his mentor R. L. Burnside, Brown began his career by apprenticing with Mississippi Joe Callicott, … read more
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Charles Caldwell
10,692 listeners
Charles W. Caldwell (May 18, 1943 – September 3, 2003) was an American blues singer and guitarist, known for a raw and fiery brand of elect… read moreCharles W. Caldwell (May 18, 1943 – September 3, 2003) was an American blues singer and guitarist, known for a raw and fiery brand of electric North Mississippi hill country blues. Caldwell was a lifelong resident of the hill country aro… read moreCharles W. Caldwell (May 18, 1943 – September 3, 2003) was an American blues singer and guitarist, known for a raw and fiery brand of electric North Mississippi hill country blues. Caldwell was a lifelong resident of the hill country around Coffeeville, Mississippi. He spent most of his adult lif… read more
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Robert Belfour
27,476 listeners
Robert "Wolfman" Belfour (born September 11, 1940, Holly Springs, MS, passed February 24, 2015) is an American Blues musician. Hi… read moreRobert "Wolfman" Belfour (born September 11, 1940, Holly Springs, MS, passed February 24, 2015) is an American Blues musician. His father, Grant Belfour taught him the guitar at a young age and he continued his tutelage in the … read moreRobert "Wolfman" Belfour (born September 11, 1940, Holly Springs, MS, passed February 24, 2015) is an American Blues musician. His father, Grant Belfour taught him the guitar at a young age and he continued his tutelage in the Blues from musicians Otha Turner, R. L. Burnside, and Junior… read more
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Honkeyfinger
13,215 listeners
Honkeyfinger is a one man band. He comes from Bethnal Green and plays skronk blues beast rock. Stripped back and amped up - the sound of o… read moreHonkeyfinger is a one man band. He comes from Bethnal Green and plays skronk blues beast rock. Stripped back and amped up - the sound of one heavy assed live band hotwired through one body. Lapsteel twisted and fuzzed to hell like you n… read moreHonkeyfinger is a one man band. He comes from Bethnal Green and plays skronk blues beast rock. Stripped back and amped up - the sound of one heavy assed live band hotwired through one body. Lapsteel twisted and fuzzed to hell like you never heard before, guttural screeching harmonica, a-rhythmic… read more
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Robert Cage
3,179 listeners
Robert Cage was born in New Orleans on April 4th 1937. A year later, his family moved to Natchez and from there to Woodville, Mississippi, … read moreRobert Cage was born in New Orleans on April 4th 1937. A year later, his family moved to Natchez and from there to Woodville, Mississippi, a small woodsy town forgotten by time (evenby Mississippi standards). Robert's father owned a… read moreRobert Cage was born in New Orleans on April 4th 1937. A year later, his family moved to Natchez and from there to Woodville, Mississippi, a small woodsy town forgotten by time (evenby Mississippi standards). Robert's father owned a grocery store and it was there, on the porch, where Robert … read more
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Jelly Roll Kings
4,154 listeners
The Jelly Roll Kings are a blues trio that comes screaming out of the Mississippi Delta. Their brand of raw and unvarnished music is a test… read moreThe Jelly Roll Kings are a blues trio that comes screaming out of the Mississippi Delta. Their brand of raw and unvarnished music is a testament to the notion that though it faded, blues never died. Comprised of guitarist Big Jack Johnso… read moreThe Jelly Roll Kings are a blues trio that comes screaming out of the Mississippi Delta. Their brand of raw and unvarnished music is a testament to the notion that though it faded, blues never died. Comprised of guitarist Big Jack Johnson, Frank Frost on the keyboards, and Sam Carr (son of Robert… read more
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Robert Pete Williams
25,465 listeners
Robert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically … read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he ser… read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he served in prison. His song "I've Grown So Ugly" … read more
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Little Freddie King
9,645 listeners
Bluesmen like LITTLE FREDDIE KING are unfortunately, a disappearing breed, making his music so important, both as a good-time blast of back… read moreBluesmen like LITTLE FREDDIE KING are unfortunately, a disappearing breed, making his music so important, both as a good-time blast of backstreet grit and as a document of an artist who is among the last of his kind. Son of a Mississipp… read moreBluesmen like LITTLE FREDDIE KING are unfortunately, a disappearing breed, making his music so important, both as a good-time blast of backstreet grit and as a document of an artist who is among the last of his kind. Son of a Mississippi share chopper, Freddie jumped a train for New Orleans at t… read more
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20 Miles
4,551 listeners
In 1996, Judah Bauer, guitarist of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion began recording under the name 20 Miles with his brother Donovan. Since… read moreIn 1996, Judah Bauer, guitarist of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion began recording under the name 20 Miles with his brother Donovan. Since than, the lineup features a number of changes, but the style of music has been consistent with th… read moreIn 1996, Judah Bauer, guitarist of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion began recording under the name 20 Miles with his brother Donovan. Since than, the lineup features a number of changes, but the style of music has been consistent with the blues rock sound that Bauer is used to. View wiki