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Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country blues. This classic selection of songs is taken from...

Two CD set. Jimmie Rodgers was the "Singing Brakeman," a Mississippi boy who used to work the railroads, done good. With his trademark yodel, he brought so-called hillbilly music into the mainstream...

Rough Guide To Americana (Second Edition) / Var Rough Guide To Americana (Second Edition) / Var CD1. Giant Sand - Man on a String - Giant Sand 2. Patty Griffin - Wild Old Dog - Patty Griffin 3...

Vinyl LP pressing. From boundary-pushing koto musicians to experimental jazz virtuosi, Japanese music has long embraced all things avant-garde. This Rough Guide highlights some of today's key...

The harmonica has long been synonymous with the blues, playing a key role in the evolution of the genre. This Rough Guide highlights the revolutionary players who pioneered the techniques now...

2022 compilation. The origins of the Mississippi Delta blues are as deep and wide as the river itself. From the towering influence of Charley Patton and Son House to lesser-known artists shrouded in...

The origins of the Mississippi Delta blues are as deep and wide as the river itself. From the towering influence of Charley Patton and Son House to lesser-known artists shrouded in mystery, these...

Adored the world over, flamenco dance is a passionate and expressive art form originating in Spain. A vibrant living tradition grounded in the gypsy roots of Andalusian flamenco culture, it combines...

Rough Guide To Hillbilly Blues / Various Rough Guide To Hillbilly Blues / Various CD

Deep-rooted and thriving, Irish folk is among the most vibrant music traditions in Europe. Featuring a whirlwind of fiddles, flutes and accordions, this Rough Guide is jam-packed with an infectious...

Flourishing around the world, Klezmer is evolving and mutating into a dynamic music scene drawing on influences as diverse as gypsy, rock and hip-hop, while remaining deeply rooted in ancient Yiddish...

Rough Guide To Mali Blues - From the beating heart of the capital city Bamako to the rich musical soils of Niafunk?, Mali has become synonymous with the raw desert blues sound. Featuring the likes of...