Best 100 blues releases

Blues music is a genre of music that originated in African American communities in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by its distinctive 12-bar chord progression and a call-and-response pattern in the lyrics, which often focus on themes of sadness, heartbreak, and hard times. Blues music is typically played on guitar, harmonica, piano, or other instruments, and features a range of styles and sub-genres, including Delta blues, Chicago blues, Texas blues, and more. Blues has had a significant influence on many other genres of music, including rock, jazz, and country.