Ladies Singin' The Blues

Bessie Smith, and Mamie Smith were amongst the first popular singers during the 1920s. Later came Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Etta James, Koko Taylor and their contemporaries, creating a new female blues style. Today, Shemekia Copeland, Sharrie Williams and Ruthie Foster are some of the newer names in female blues.

Bessie Smith , and Mamie Smith were amongst the first popular singers during the 1920s. Later came Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Etta James , Koko Taylor and their... read more »
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Ladies Singin' The Blues

Bessie Smith, and Mamie Smith were amongst the first popular singers during the 1920s. Later came Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Etta James, Koko Taylor and their contemporaries, creating a new female blues style. Today, Shemekia Copeland, Sharrie Williams and Ruthie Foster are some of the newer names in female blues.

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French Connection (CD)
Zora Young: French Connection (CD) Art-Nr.: CDDE802

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Recorded in France, produced by Chris Dussuchaud. Great singer, great production, awesome album. Mostly all-acoustic, very cool settings and instrumentation. Forget everything you ever learned about Chicago style blues. This is the way...
$18.05
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Keeping It Real
Zakiya Hooker: Keeping It Real Art-Nr.: CDBH1

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Most tracks were recorded in Argentina with local players and back-up singers. She's in good shape; but some of the computer arranged tunes are sounding pretty out-dated.
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Essential Recordings: Ms. B's Blues
Ruth Brown: Essential Recordings: Ms. B's Blues Art-Nr.: CDROU2203

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'Best Of' compilation from the catalog of the largest independant record company in the US.
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Sunnyland
Zora Young: Sunnyland Art-Nr.: CD47652

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Strong, traditional-style Chicago blues album featuring one oft he most popular singers in Chicago. Here she's backed by a stellar crew of local players. ZORA YOUNG - voc, HUBERT SUMLIN - gtr, STEVE FREUND - gtr, BARRELHOUSE CHUCK - pno,...
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Introducing Sunny & Her Joy Boys
Sunny Boys & Her Joy: Introducing Sunny & Her Joy Boys Art-Nr.: CDSPCD1341

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Sunny Crownover and her band offer a delightful trip through the Great American Songbook. Traditional style jazz vocals at their best. SUNNY CROWNOVER ' voc, DUKE ROBILLARD 'gtr, BILLY NOVICK ' clar/alto, PAUL KOLESNIKOW ' gtr, JESSE...
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Here Is Barbara Lynn
Barbara Lynn: Here Is Barbara Lynn Art-Nr.: CDWTR239

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(2009/WATER) 12 tracks 1968, producded by Huey P. Meaux.
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Sista (CD)
Linda Hornbuckle & Janice Scruggs: Sista (CD) Art-Nr.: CDPDR913

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Fifteen years after her outstanding album with the Paul Delay Band, Linda Hornbuckle is back with a duo album, a rather intimate setting. This time it's the songs, soul, blues, some jazz and r&b. Just vocals and piano. LINDA HORNBUCKLE -...
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Never Going Back
Shemekia Copeland: Never Going Back Art-Nr.: CD83692

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Originals and covers, from Joni Mitchell to Percy Mayfield. Rock-solid new album. SHEMEKIA COPELAND - voc, OLIVER WOOD - gtr/slide gtr/baritone gtr, TED PECCHIO -bass, TYLER GREENWELL -drums. Special guests: IKE STUBBLEFIELD - org,...
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Havin' The Last Word
SAFFIRE: Havin' The Last Word Art-Nr.: CDAL4927

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Their latest, and last album. The world's most popular all-acoustic blues band will split-up after a final tour. Saffire has made its final group album. Each lady will concetrate full-time on a solo career. This is a great final...
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Blues Attack
Shirley Johnson: Blues Attack Art-Nr.: CDDE798

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With her blend og good-rocking Chicago style blues, r&b and soul she has earned herself the reputation of a hard-working woman, and bandleader. Since the 1990s she's a mainstay on Chicago blues scene, holding a regular gif at 'Blue...
$18.05
The Best Of Chess Records (US)
Various: The Best Of Chess Records (US) Art-Nr.: CD1241802

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(2008/GEFFEN) 16 tracks (44:15) original Chess masters 1948-1967 with 16 page booklet. (the original artist versions of songs re-recorded for the movie 'Cadillac Records' / Die original Aufnahmen dieser zeitlosen Klassiker. Für den...
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Let It Go
Deitra Farr: Let It Go Art-Nr.: CDJSP8815

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During the 1990s she was a member of Mississippi Heat (alongside a.o. Billy Flynn). She left the band in 1997 to record her solo debut. 'Let It Go!' is another fine showcase for the great vocalist and her unique mix of soul and blues....
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I'm Here To Stay (CD)
Sharrie Williams & The Wiseguys: I'm Here To Stay (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCCD11097

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With 'Hard Drivin' Woman' (CrossCut ccd 11080) , Sharrie Williams took Europe by storm in 2004. Out of the blue, Sharrie captured the hearts of blues lovers and festival goers. It happens once in a blue moon that a blues diva conquers...
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Live At Bay-Car (CD)
Sharrie Williams & The Wiseguys: Live At Bay-Car (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCCD11093

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The 'Princess of Rockin' Gospel Blues' from Saginaw, Michigan was headlining last year's edition of the annual 'Bay-Car' festival in the north of France. We have recorded and filmed her inspiring performance and have released an audio...
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The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster
Ruthie Foster: The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster Art-Nr.: CD706022

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Vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player from Austin, TX. She performs an inventive mix of blues, r&b, folk and ballads. Originals and covers. Well done. - Digipak. RUTHIE FOSTER - acoustic gtr/kbds/voc, MALCOLM WELBOURNE - gtrs, ANTHONY...
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Miss Etta James - Complete Modern & Kent 2-CD
Etta James: Miss Etta James - Complete Modern & Kent 2-CD Art-Nr.: CDCHM21085

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(2005/ACE) 42 tracks (feat.The Peaches/Betty & Dupree(Harvey Fuqua) Thoroughly 'Modern' Etta - here's a long-overdue, definitive 2CD set containing one take of every recording Ms James made of Modern and Kent Records between 1954 and...
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Tore Up From The Floor Up
Zora Young: Tore Up From The Floor Up Art-Nr.: CDDE784

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(2004 'Delmark') (66:30/13) In Mississippi geborene Sängerin, die heute zu den bekannteren Bluessängerinnen in Chicago zählt. Gutes Studioalbum / Born in Mississippi, Zora Young's regarded one of the finest blues vocalists today in...
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Can't Keep A Good Woman Down!
SISTA MONICA: Can't Keep A Good Woman Down! Art-Nr.: CDMM8888

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(2005 'Mo Muscle') (60:09/13) Erst kürzlich hat sie den Krebs besiegt, neuen Mut geschöpft und die Erkrankung als zweite Chance begriffen. Auf ihrem neuen Album sprüht sie vor Energie und Lebenslust. Mit altbewährter Begleitung liefert...
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That' the Way I Tumble
MISS ANGEL: That' the Way I Tumble Art-Nr.: CD3389

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(2005 'Electro-Fi') (47:45/11) CD-Debüt der ursprünglich aus Mississippi stammenden und erstmals auf einer Mel Brown CD aufgetauchten Sängerin. Grundsolide / CD debut from this female singer. She was born in Mississippi and first...
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Big Bad Girl
KAY KAY & THE RAYS: Big Bad Girl Art-Nr.: CDTC104

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(2003 'Catfood Records') (46:53/12) Zwölf neue, selbstgeschriebene Songs der engagierten texanischen Sängerin. Gutes Album in der für die typischen Mischung aus Blues, Soul, Gospel und Rock / twelve new originals from the Texas vocalist....
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Killer Diller
Shirley Johnson: Killer Diller Art-Nr.: CDDG757

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(1996-2001 'Delmark') (63:54/14) In der Kirche lernte sie, wie viele ihrer Kolleginnen, das Singen. Sie ist keine Shouterin, interpretiert vielmehr gefühlvoll und ausdrucksstark. Ein gutes, wenngleich nicht sensationelles Album, dessen...
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Hound Dog - Essential Collection
Big Mama Thornton: Hound Dog - Essential Collection Art-Nr.: CDHMN048

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1951-56 'Duke/Peacock') (57:37/22) Ihre ausgezeichneten frühen Blues- und R&B-Aufnahmen aus Texas / Her excellent early blues and r&b recordings made in Texas.
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Blue Gardenia
Etta James: Blue Gardenia Art-Nr.: CD115802

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(2000 'Private Music') (67:22/13) Etta James goes Jazz. Dies erinnert eher an Sarah Vaughn oder Ella Fitzgerald denn an ihre R&B-Hits / in the tradition of the greatest female jazz vocalists.
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Live In Europe
SISTA MONICA: Live In Europe Art-Nr.: CDMM716

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(2000 'Mo'Muscle') (68:04/10) Beim 2000er 'Belgian R&B Festival' in Peer mitgeschnittenes Album, das direkt aus dem Mischpult aufgenommen wurde und dafür erstaunlich gut klingt. Monica Parker versteht es hervorragend, sich zu vermarkten....
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Tell Mama - Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions
Etta James: Tell Mama - Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions Art-Nr.: CDCHESS112518

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the definite Etta James album.
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