Well, we all know the big names in Blues from the past – guys like BB King, Ray Charles, and Muddy Waters. But what about the modern day blues artist? Where do you go and who out there is really continuing to push the envelope when it comes to modern day blues? I have compiled a list of who I believe to be some of the best current artists that play the blues.
1. Ben Harper
2. Shemekia Copeland
3. William Elliott Whitmore
4. Ana Popovic
5. Kelly Joe Phelps
6. Joe Bonamassa
7. Roxanne Potvin
8. Todd Sharpville
9. Anthony Gomes
10. Susan Tedeschi
All of these blues artists are unique in their own way. Some come from Canada, some play the banjo. Ana Popovic is from Yugoslavia, while Ben Harper dabbles into reggae and rock. One thing is always consistent all of these blues musicians – they have soul and they know how to spread it. Read the rest of this entry
