Blues

'Rise of a Texas Bluesman' should be required viewing for Texas blues fans in general and Stevie Ray Vaughan devotees in particular.

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Kouyate is so heavily identified with the West African lute called the ngoni that the instrument's Wikipedia page features a photo of him.

If you are in need of tracks to create a relaxed yet energetic environment, you might find something here.

Liz Mandeville takes us on a trip through Chigaco blues and R&B with 11 original numbers that sound vintage.

The 12-disc box set of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Epic Records releases is for those who love SRV and those who should.

The City Boys play a blend of blues and funk, uniting some hot horns driven by a dynamite rhythm section with strong vocals.

Broussard provides open, honest and catchy tunes for a deeply satisfying release.

Gary Moore's 'Live at Bush Hall 2007' is for Moore completests and those who crave the cryin' time blues.

This eclectic collection proves that even with her rough attitudinal edges, this vampy blues singer is an interpreter of the top rank.