Traces the evolution of the blues from the early twentieth-century South through the 1990s; provides biographical profiles of blues artists; highlights fifty significant blues recordings; and includes a guide to festivals and books

Thirty Tigers artist Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues, soul, and R&B for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins and over twenty acclaimed albums. His latest album was recorded at the iconic Capitol Records studios and produced by Steve Jordan. The music is a varied sonic blend of blues, soul, boogaloo, and gospel. Guest artists include Ray Parker Jr. and Steve Perry.