The Ultimate Guide to Blues Women: History, Influential Artists & Essential Songs | Perfect for Music Lovers, Historians & Blues Enthusiasts

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From the classic blues of Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey to female country blues pioneers Memphis Minnie and Geeshie Wiley, this Rough Guide explores the hugely significant and often overlooked role that women have played in the story of the blues. Highlighting both the urban and rural female blues singers who played a pivotal role in the development of the blues. Sublime musical accompaniment from the likes of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Blind Willie McTell and Blind Blake. A diverse selection of tracks which highlights the hugely important role that women played in the early days of recorded blues.