MISSISSIPPI DELTA / CHICAGO
From the Delta
to Chicago.
The blues grew from Black American musical traditions. Hear the journey from Delta slide guitar to the amplified sound of Chicago’s clubs.
Discover the BluesExplore the Crate ↓DISCOVER THE BLUES
The Blues Never Stops.
From the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, explore the stories, artists and timeless recordings that shaped American blues music.
Blues History
Trace the music from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago.
Explore →Essential Blues Albums
Find your next record in our listening guide.
Explore →Blues Festivals
Explore blues festivals and venues from Chicago to Clarksdale.
Explore →Artist Stories
Meet the voices and guitarists who shaped the blues.
Explore →01 / LISTEN & DISCOVER
The listening crate.
THE ROOTS
From the Delta to Chicago
Follow the sound from a voice and a guitar to a room full of amplifiers.
Read the guide →THE ARTISTS
Blues Hall of Fame
Start with Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith and the voices that made the blues their own.
Read the guide →THE RECORDS
Essential blues albums
Three records to put on when you want to hear how the sound changed.
Read the guide →02 / FROM THE COMMUNITY
The blues on stage.
Live sets are part of Blues Cluster’s story. On Facebook, look for performances and conversations around artists like Magic Slim & The Teardrops and Muddy Waters. Find more from Blues Cluster on YouTube.