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Blind Mamie Forehand
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Having made only a handful of recordings in the company of her presumed husband A.C. Forehand, the '20s performer Blind Mamie Forehand… read moreHaving made only a handful of recordings in the company of her presumed husband A.C. Forehand, the '20s performer Blind Mamie Forehand joins a class of recording artists whose uniqueness is not in name only. While it many not have b… read moreHaving made only a handful of recordings in the company of her presumed husband A.C. Forehand, the '20s performer Blind Mamie Forehand joins a class of recording artists whose uniqueness is not in name only. While it many not have been that common for women to sing the blues professionally i… read more -
John Dudley
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John Dudley was a blues singer recorded by Alan Lomax on his 1959 field trip of the southern USA. View wikiJohn Dudley was a blues singer recorded by Alan Lomax on his 1959 field trip of the southern USA. View wikiJohn Dudley was a blues singer recorded by Alan Lomax on his 1959 field trip of the southern USA. View wiki -
Geechie Wiley & Elvie thomas
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GEESHIE WILEY / ELVIE THOMAS Although Geeshie Wiley is regarded by some musicologists as having been one of the rural South's fine… read moreGEESHIE WILEY / ELVIE THOMAS Although Geeshie Wiley is regarded by some musicologists as having been one of the rural South's finest female blues singers and musicians, almost nothing is known of her. She was born in Mississippi… read moreGEESHIE WILEY / ELVIE THOMAS Although Geeshie Wiley is regarded by some musicologists as having been one of the rural South's finest female blues singers and musicians, almost nothing is known of her. She was born in Mississippi, in or close to Natchez, around 1900. Nothing at all is rec… read more -
Andrew & Jim Baxter
8,464 listeners
Father and son duo, Andrew and Jim Baxter, were an African-American string band based in Calhoun, Georgia. Andrew's heritage was sligh… read moreFather and son duo, Andrew and Jim Baxter, were an African-American string band based in Calhoun, Georgia. Andrew's heritage was slightly different in that he was half-Cherokee. During that era Gordon County was a regional center fo… read moreFather and son duo, Andrew and Jim Baxter, were an African-American string band based in Calhoun, Georgia. Andrew's heritage was slightly different in that he was half-Cherokee. During that era Gordon County was a regional center for string band music. This encouraged the musical development… read more -
Walter Taylor
1,443 listeners
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Little Brother Montgomery
8,162 listeners
Eurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (Kentwood, Louisiana, April 18, 1906 – Champaign, Illinois, September 6, 1985) was an… read moreEurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (Kentwood, Louisiana, April 18, 1906 – Champaign, Illinois, September 6, 1985) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer. Largely self-taught, Montgomery is oft… read moreEurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (Kentwood, Louisiana, April 18, 1906 – Champaign, Illinois, September 6, 1985) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer. Largely self-taught, Montgomery is often thought of as just a blues pianist, but he was an importa… read more -
Forrest City Joe
2,112 listeners
Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee Sonny Boy Williamson. He not only played like him, but sang like him as we… read moreBlues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee Sonny Boy Williamson. He not only played like him, but sang like him as well. Unlike his idol, however, who was murdered on June 1, 1948, Joe lived long enough to record fo… read moreBlues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee Sonny Boy Williamson. He not only played like him, but sang like him as well. Unlike his idol, however, who was murdered on June 1, 1948, Joe lived long enough to record for the Chess brothers in the early days of their activities, … read more -
Forest City Joe
5,629 listeners
* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmo… read more* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmonica Biography: Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee "Sonny Boy&q… read more* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmonica Biography: Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson. He not only played like him, but sang like … read more -
Pink Anderson
24,336 listeners
Pink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Car… read morePink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. After being raised in Spartanburg SC, he joined Dr. Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company in 19… read morePink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. After being raised in Spartanburg SC, he joined Dr. Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company in 1914 to sing and dance for crowds while Kerr peddled his paten… read more