Swamp blues

Swamp blues is a type of blues music. It is based on the Louisiana blues, but has a more laid back and relaxed feel.

Swamp blues is often linked to J. D. "Jay" Miller's, recording studio in Crowley, Louisiana. Miller released lots of swamp blues recordings on his own labels, as well as on more well known labels. Showing the impact of Swamp Blues on other music, the Rolling Stones played a version of Slim Harpo's "I'm a King Bee," and Neil Young recorded Slim Harpo's "Rainin' In My Heart."

Swamp blues artists

Warren Storm Guitar Junior Slim Harpo Silas Hogan Joe Hudson Arthur "Guitar" Kelly Henry Gray

Lazy Lester Clarence Edwards Lightnin' Slim Lonesome Sundown Lil' Buck Sinegal Kenny Neal Tabby Thomas Diablo Dimes

Katie Webster Whispering Smith Big Daddy Harry Hypolite Selwyn Cooper Carol Fran Michael Juan Nunez Roscoe Chenier John Fogerty

Swamp Blues Media

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  Blues guitarist and vocalist Lazy Lester. Photo by Tom Beetz in 2004

References

• John Broven, South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous (Gretna, La.: Pelican, 1983).