Various Artists - Chicago Blues - 19 Tracks from the Film - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

From his early blues origins to his funky and soulful explorations, experience the genius of Johnny 'Guitar' Watson in this captivating collection of songs that showcase the electrifying sound of a true blues icon. Including the seminal hits 'Gangster of Love', 'Don't Touch Me', and 'The Eagle Is Back', this album is a testament to Watson's enduring legacy and his influential impact on the blues, funk, and R&B ethos. Originally released in 1976, this album captures Watson's transition into a funkier, more soul-driven sound whilst still maintaining his traditional blues roots. His ability to seamlessly blend these eclectic influences in a cohesive way whilst also poignantly capturing the highs and lows of everyday life are a joy to behold, and underline not only his versatility as an artist, but his importance as a true pioneer in the deep and rich history of the blues.

Various Artists - Essential Chicago Blues/ Various [COMPACT DISCS] UK - Import date 04/01/2010

'Songs of Our Native Daughters' gathers together kindred musicians Rhiannon Giddens, Amythyst Kiah, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell in song and sisterhood to communicate with their forebears. Drawing on and reclaiming early minstrelsy and banjo music, these musicians reclaim, recast, and spotlight the often unheard and untold history of their ancestors, whose stories remain vital and alive today. The material on 'Songs of Our Native Daughters' - written and sung in various combinations - is inspired by New World slave narratives, discrimination and how it has shaped our American experience, as well as musicians such as Haitian troubadour Althiery Dorval and Mississippi Hill Country string player Sid Hemphill, and more.