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

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