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 Ana Popovic   May 13, 1976   
Ana Popovic
Talented blues author, blues guitarist and singer. She is influenced by blues, soul and jazz music. "Hush", "Comfort To The Soul", "Ana! Live in Amsterdam", "Still Making History".
 Blind Lemon Jefferson   September 01, 1893   
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Individualist blues singer and guitarist popular in the 1920s. His freely structured rhythms, his voice and style influenced and inspired many blues musicians including the greats like B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison..
 Charley Patton   May 01, 1891   
Charley Patton
The "Father of Delta Blues" personally inspiring just about every Delta blues man. You can hear his recordings at Wikipedia
 Ishman Bracey   January 09, 1901   
An important early Delta blues performer. Recorded in 1931 with a group called the New Orleans Nehi Boys, and first time in Memphis in 1928. Later became a preacher uninterested in blues career.
 Janis Joplin   January 19, 1943   
Janis Joplin
One of the greatest female blues singers in the 1960s. "Mercedes Benz", "Piece of My Heart", "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)", "Me and Bobby McGee", "What Good Can Drinkin' Do", "Mary Jane"...