by Various Artists · Soho · CD · EAN 0698458151025
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«The Birth of the Blues» is the blues compilation by Various Artists, released in 2002 on the Soho label on CD.
A collection of 60 blues classics performed by legends such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy, with songs spanning the genre from its emergence in the 1930s and 1940s in the United States. Includes a 12-page booklet with rare photographs and explanatory notes. Highlights include «Hoochie Coochie Man» and «Baby Please Don't Go».
3-disc edition with around 4 hours of music, part of The Soho Collection.
A good gateway into classic blues for new listeners seeking an overview of the genre.
