Forget Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, forget Jerry Garcia and Jimmy Page. Michael Bloomfield was the best blues-rock guitarist of his generation by far.

Caught the blues guitar bug bad but not sure what to listen to next? We’ve got you covered with 12 of the best albums from some of the greatest players to pick up ...

Guitar lessons: The idea of a slow blues guitar jam inspires a mixture of joy, dread and cynical rolling of the eyes among us players. Often these situations involve a minimal, simple backing, with ...

Here's an uplifting slow blues in A major for you to get your teeth into. Play sadly, but be happy...! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The first album from Gary Clark Jr. in five years, last month’s JPEG RAW, features guest appearances from Stevie Wonder and George Clinton. They sound perfectly at home, because Clark’s entire record ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have defined the blues as profoundly as B.B. King. His soulful voice, lyrical storytelling, and ...

Ana Popovic certainly wants the world to appreciate her hot guitar skills and soulful blues-rock chops. But she wants to make people dance as well — part of the mission behind her upcoming 10th studio ...

In May, Matt “Guitar” Murphy was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, a ceremony that honored his six-decade career as a blues guitarist in bands with such legends as Howlin’ Wolf, Memphis ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Saxophonist JD Allen bookends his latest celebration of the blues with strong moods and a repeated sultry riff.