acoustic blues
7 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making acoustic blues. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole acoustic blues guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making acoustic blues?
Elizabeth Cotten, Janis Joplin, Alberta Hunter, Precious Bryant, Algia Mae Hinton, and Rhiannon Giddens are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/acoustic-blues/girls lists 7, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making acoustic blues?
Further out, try Elizabeth Cotten, Alberta Hunter, and Rhiannon Giddens.
Where should I start with acoustic blues?
Start with Janis Joplin, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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