The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre

The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre

Want the big picture of blues music? Our The Blues category offers expertly curated compilations, rare reissues, and themed series on CD and vinyl – perfect for new listeners and lifelong fans alike.

From the roots to the city streets

Travel through time and style – from acoustic Delta to electric Chicago blues, from unsung heroes to timeless legends.

Essential listening for every collection

All releases include rich liner notes and restored sound – only at Bear Family Records, your home for historic blues preservation.

The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre Want the big picture of blues music? Our The Blues category offers expertly curated compilations, rare reissues, and themed series on CD and vinyl –... read more »
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The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre

The Blues – Explore the Heart of a Genre

Want the big picture of blues music? Our The Blues category offers expertly curated compilations, rare reissues, and themed series on CD and vinyl – perfect for new listeners and lifelong fans alike.

From the roots to the city streets

Travel through time and style – from acoustic Delta to electric Chicago blues, from unsung heroes to timeless legends.

Essential listening for every collection

All releases include rich liner notes and restored sound – only at Bear Family Records, your home for historic blues preservation.

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Money & Power (CD)
Ally Venable: Money & Power (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF1316

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(Ruf Records) 12 tracks, digisleeve Ally Venable, who has spent the last decade carving out her own unique place in the male-dominated world of blues-rock, calls for more of both on her fierce sixth album “Money & Power” - for herself,...
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Money & Power (LP, 180g Vinyl)
Ally Venable: Money & Power (LP, 180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LPRUF2101

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Get Goin' (CD)
Katie Henry: Get Goin' (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF106

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(Ruf Records) 11 tracks, digsleeve Katie Henry is one of a new generation of talented young artists currently shaking up the blues landscape. The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey had her breakthrough with "On...
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Luther's Blues (2-CD)
Bernard Allison: Luther's Blues (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF1303

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(Ruf Records) 20 tracks, digisleeve Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Ruf Records and more than three decades after the debut of blues guitar master Bernard Allison, Luther's Blues celebrates the musical legacy of Bernard's father...
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Devil To Pay (CD)
Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown: Devil To Pay (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF1220

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Goldfish Blues (CD)
Will Jacobs: Goldfish Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF1300

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(Ruf Records) 10 tracks, digisleeve Known for his songwriting as much as his warm honey-sounding voice and distinctive guitar playing, Jacobs brought the best songs of his career to Berlin. "It's amazing where your instrument takes you...
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Straight From The Heart (CD)
Kenny Neal: Straight From The Heart (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF1296

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Borrowed Time (CD)
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(Ruf Records) 12 tracks Dana Fuchs is currently one of the most admired blues rock stars in the world. Her mesmerizing voice and presence have already led critics to compare her to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding and Mick Jagger. Born in New...
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Highs & Lows (CD)
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(Ruf Records) 11 tracks, triplesleeve Back in the blues business There's nothing like the sound of a world-class bluesman getting back to business, says Bernard Allison's website. And that's exactly how it is. The U.S. blues guitarist,...
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Blues Caravan 2020 (CD+DVD)
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(Ruf Records) 14 Tracks CD 26 Tracks DVD, NTSC, Code 0, 129 Min. Ruf Records' Blues Caravan is unstoppable. Fifteen years after Europe's most respected blues label launched its first showcase tour, the concept has long been familiar to...
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(Ruf Records) 8 tracks 2020 release. Jeremiah Johnson blends the sounds of the south, with Mississippi River blues and a touch of country flair. Emotionally charged roots rock, powered by the common man's passion for life and all the...
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The Good, The Bad And The Bette (CD)
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High Risk, Low Reward (CD)
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Michael Lee (CD)
Michael Lee: Michael Lee (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRUF1274

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(Ruf Records) 11 tracks, digisleeve How skillfully Michael combines tradition with his own modern fire could not be foreseen. His lightning-fast guitar playing and mature soul voice enabled him to jump from the numerous club shows in his...
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Deep In My Soul (CD)
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