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Mar 18, 2022 · Celebrating 20 Female Blues & Rock Guitarists. Photo: Bonnie Raitt (Ken Friedman), Ana Popovic, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Nita Strauss (Money Shotz Photography), guitarists. By Martine Ehrenclou. In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s time to shine the spotlight on some extremely talented female guitarists.
- Ally Venable
- Ana Popovic
- Beth Hart
- Dana Fuchs
- Danielle Nicole
- Hannah Wicklund
- Joanna Connor
- Joanne Shaw Taylor
- Larkin Poe
- Lee-La Baum
Hailing from Texas, Ally Venable is the youngest artist on the list. Venable is signed to Ruf Records and has quickly been grabbing attention in the modern blues rock scene. She’s already released four albums and worked with some of the giants of the genre. Expect her star to continue to rise in the coming years.
Ana Popovic has been a staple on the blues rock scene for many years now. The Serbian born guitarist has cultivated a loyal legion of fans around the world from 20+ years of touring. She’s been nominated for an impressive seven Blues Music Awards over her career and continues to entertain fans with an active tour schedule.
When you think about the voices of blues rock, Beth Hart immediately comes to mind. Her vocals are raw, powerful, and captivating. Few artists in the genre have the ability to pull listeners in like Hart. She was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 with Joe Bonamassa for Seesaw and won the Blues Music Award for “Instrumentalist – Vocals” in 2018. Hart i...
Dana Fuchs has one of the most powerful voices in the blues rock genre. She’s drawn numerous comparisons to Janis Joplin. Fuchs albums have appeared on Blues Rock Review’s annual top 20 albums list multiple times.
Hailing from Kansas City, Danielle Nicole comes from a musical family. Before launching her solo career, Danielle was a part of the sibling band Trampled Under Foot. Not only is Danielle known as a highly lauded singer, but she is an impressive bass player as well winning the award for “Bass Instrumentalist” at the 2021 Blues Music Awards.
Hannah Wicklund is one of blues rock’s top young talents. Wicklund brings the complete package from incredible guitar playing to great songs and strong vocals. Wicklund has released one full-length album and is an artist that deserves more attention. She started her own band at the age of 8 and was already playing shows at age 9. Now in her 20s, Wi...
Joanna Connor has been cutting her teeth in the Chicago blues scene for decades. She’s been known as one of the best kept secrets in blues rock for years but that’s been changing. After 40 years on the scene, Connor scored her first #1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart in 2021 with 4801 South Indiana Avenue. Connor remains active on the scene cont...
British born guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor has been releasing high quality blues rocksince her debut in 2009. Not only is Taylor known for her impressive guitar work but her distinct vocals as well. Currently based in Detroit, Michigan, Taylor has been lauded by many of the top acts in the genre including Joe Bonamassa.
Few artists in blues rock are making an impact on the music scene as a whole like Larkin Poe. The sister duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell are one of the top acts going today. Larkin Poe has released five studio albums to date and has been a model for independent artists in today’s ever changing music industry. The band has cultivated a large followi...
Lee-la Baum might be one of the most underrated voices in blues rock and rock and roll period. However, that is beginning to change. Baum fronts Canadian band The Damn Truth, which released one of the best albums of 2021 in Now Or Nowhere. Lee-la’s voice is special and her passionate vocals will grab anyone’s attention.
Jun 15, 2021 · But it may explain why most female blues singers we know more of – Mamie Smith, Ma Rainey, Memphis Minnie, Bessie Smith etc – are all painted as lewd, brassy, bold and larger than life. They were being defined by men in order to conform to the images created by men.
- Ian Lomax
Aug 29, 2023 · Discover the best female blues singers of all time, with music ranging from classic to modern. These incredible women have mastered their technique and style, creating unique sounds that have inspired generations of listeners worldwide.
Here are ten of my favorite modern female blues singers, including Anna Popović, Ruthie Foster, and Susan Tedeschi.
Mar 2, 2024 · Today, women blues artists are as likely to excel as instrumentalists as vocalists, following the example of pioneers such as Hadda Brooks, Memphis Minnie, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Here are...
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As one of the most dynamic forces in the blues world today, Fish has made her name as a multi-award-winning festival headliner who captivates crowds with her explosive yet elegant guitar work, delivering an unbridled form of blues-rock that defies all genre boundaries.
