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.
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01 / LISTEN & DISCOVER
The listening crate.
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THE ROOTS
From the Delta to Chicago
Follow the sound from a voice and a guitar to a room full of amplifiers.
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THE ARTISTS
Blues Hall of Fame
Start with Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith and the voices that made the blues their own.
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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.