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Fenton Robinson

Rooted in spiritual music and African-American work songs, blues music is full of history. That’s why the moody melodies and ‘blue notes’ are such a fruitful source for sampling. Whether it’s twelve-bar blues from the 50s or 60s or more recent blues rock. This rich genre shouldn’t be left out of the equation of jazz, funk, and soul. Find the right roots and download blues as old as 1946.

Blues

Back in 1971, Bruce Iglauer, a 23-year-old blues fan, used his meagre savings to record and produce his favourite band, Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers.
Following his heart, he quit his day job with Delmark Records and began promoting Hound Dog Taylor and his new record company full time.

Over 30 years later, that company, Alligator Records, is home to some of the world’s premier blues and roots rock talent and is regarded by fans and the media alike as the top contemporary blues record label in the world.