What Are the Country Blues?

Country blues, folk blues, traditional blues music...it's known by many names. If you're curious about great classic-style country blues—artists like Blind Lemon Jefferson and Leadbelly, who have widely influenced a number of folk music's greatest troubadours—look no further. About.com Blues Guide Reverend Keith A. Gordon has created an excellent introduction to country blues.

More folk music styles...

• Americana
• Old Time
• Bluegrass
• Indie Folk