Blues originated between 1910 and 1920. Unfortunately, no recordings exist, but newspapers from those days give an impression, which is why we will broadcast some music of Blind Blake (1896-1934).
Leola Wilson. Dying blues
Ashley Street blues
State Street men blues
Down the country
Back biting bee blues
Wilson dam
Blind Blake. West Coast blues
Too tight
Come on boys let’s do that messin’ around
Skeedle loo doo blues
Buck town blues
Early morning blues
Blake’s worried blues
Tampa bound
Source:
Blind Blake – Chicago 1926 – 1927 (JSP 7714 A)