So much variety, so much soul, such divine guitarists and harmonica men…24 East Coast blues classics: "Harmonica Stomp" Sonny Terry, "Unfair Blues" Brownie McGhee, "O Lord, Search My Heart" Rev. Gary... more

The flipside to the black blues classics were these country blues sides by white artists. 25 classics and obscure gems: "Down South Blues" Dock Boggs, "Mule Skinner Blues" Jimmie Rodgers, "Black Dog... more

From the reverends of the blues to spiritual renditions by prewar blues giants, here are 25 soul-shaking sides that bridge blues and gospel: "The Angels' Message to Me" Rev. Gary Davis, "Lord I Just... more

The line between the Lord's song and the Devil's music has always been thin. Here are 25 soul-stirring meetings of the two: "I Am the Light" Rev. Gary Davis, "I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole"... more

This 2-CD set celebrates the evolution of modern blues as it absorbs rock, rap, electronic and global influences: Mami Wata Corey Harris; Oualahila Ar Tesninam Tinarawen; Win My Train Fare Home... more

Ragtime piano rhythms leap to the hands of the great early blues guitarists (and several artists shrouded in mystery) in this killer 25-track comp: "Beggin' Back" Blind Lemon Jefferson, "Guitar Rag"... more