Delta blues

I discovered it in the last summer. Here in Hungary we dont hear such old records much. And there is no blues culture..

Do you like it? Can you explain why? Its hard for me...but i guess why I like it. Very earnest, moody...

And what artists?

I'm not really a fan of the vocals, it's the lyrics that I like. Anyway, obviously you should be checking out Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters.

Two words sum up Delta Blues perfectly.

Robert Johnson.

Originally Posted by RandomRockFan

Two words sum up Delta Blues perfectly.

Robert Johnson.

I'm kind of suprised that people here even know about Robert Johnson.

R.L. Burnside is worth a listen. More of a country blues sound but to me it has plenty of the influences that come along with growing up in the region that spawned the delta style.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_Blues

http://www.amazon.com/Burnside-R-L/d...728096-2134307

Or one name, not two words.

Originally Posted by Da Skinna

Or one name, not two words.

Or two names, not one name.

I'm kind of suprised that people here even know about Robert Johnson.

He is fairly famous as blues artists go. But I suppose it was Clapton's cover of 'Crossroad Blues/Riverside Blues' that made the name much more recognisable to later generations.

A mere technicality...

Robert Johnson is a real legend. There is something in him although I find his voice too high.

I have some old record. Mississippi John Hurt from 1928. THat is one of my favorite. Bluesy old accoustic guitar, good voice, Delta feeling..

I don't know, most just know of leadbelly or muddy waters, you discover RJ once you really delve into the Blues.