Genre: Louisiana Blues
A looser, more laid-back, and percussive version of the Jimmy Reed side of the Chicago sound, Louisiana Blues has several distinctive stylistic elements to distinguish it from other genres. The guitar work is simple but effective, heavily influenced by the boogie patterns used on Jimmy Reed singles, with liberal doses of Lightnin' Hopkins and Muddy Waters thrown in for good measure. (read more)
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Albums
Featured Albums (view all Louisiana Blues albums)
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Slim Harpo: Scratch My Back: The Best Of Slim Harpo
1989 Rhino -
Various Artists: Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album For The Gulf Coast
2005 Nonesuch -
Debbie Davies, Kenny Neal, Tab Benoit: Homesick For The Road
1999 Telarc -
Lazy Lester: I Hear You Knockin'!: The Excello Singles
1994 Excello
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