Biographical information on Papa Harvey Hull is elusive at best, but the sides he recored in the early 20th century stand the test of time. Listen here as Papa lays down a chant-rap about going to see the maker.

A gorgeous vintage cut from master bluesman, Carl Martin. This music heals everything from heartache to the common cold. Nice clean recording, too.

Finger picking blues guitarist and singer Blind Willie Mctell was born William Samuel McTier in Georgia. McTier was born blind in one eye, but by late childhood he had become fully blind. Nevertheless, McTell went onto become an influential blues musician and songwriter. In one of his famous songs, “Statesboro Blues,” you can hear McTell’s well known 12-string finger picking skills.

In 1928, Bo Carter recorded this (the original) version of “Corrine, Corrina,” which later became a hit for Big Joe Turner. The general consensus is Bo Carter (born Armenter Chatmon) had the dirtiest mind in all of blues, recording various sexually charged songs, like “Banana in Your Fruit Basket.” To this day his character is still unequaled. Enjoy!

There are perhaps only a handful of blues musicians with as much to offer as Robert Wilkins. His breadth of material is practically unmatched among his peers and he is one of the few artists who puts a premium on the individuality of his songs.