The Art of the Blues

How cover art helped make the Blues a vital and unique genre in American music.

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1937 Bluebird Record Catalog Cover

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1930 Victor Race Record Catalog Cover

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Roy Milton - 78 Record Label – “Sunny Side Of the Street”

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Ellis Auditorium - 1960s Music Poster

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Dinah Washington - Emarcy/Mercury LP Cover – “Sings Bessie Smith”

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Rhythm and Blues Magazine Cover

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John Lee Hooker - Crown LP - Fazzio Cover

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Sara Martin - Sheet Music – “’Taint Nobody’s Bizness”

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Louis Jordan – Beware movie poster

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Koko Taylor - Chess LP Cover

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Muddy Waters - Chess LP Cover - At Newport

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Tampa Red - Vocalion Race Record Sleeve - Tight Like That No. 2

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