Blues Vinyl Starter Kit - Part 1

Part I of my suggestions for beginning, or expanding a Blues vinyl collection. There's a lengthy introductory preamble to provide some historical context, followed by brief looks at proposed starter artists and LP's for "Blues Queens".

ARTISTS / ALBUMS DISCUSSED:

• Ma Rainey / Ma Rainey - Milestone 47021
• Bessie Smith / The World's Greatest Blues Singer - Columbia CG33