The Rough Guide to Blues Revival
| The Rough Guide to Blues Revival | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 21 April 2009 | |||
| Genre | World, blues | |||
| Length | 101:03 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
| Producer | Phil Stanton | |||
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The Rough Guide to Blues Revival is a blues compilation album released on 21 April 2009. Part of the World Music Network's Rough Guides series, the album consists of two discs. The first disc provides an overview of the contemporary blues scene, primarily featuring American artists. The second disc is a "bonus" album highlighting Malian musician Samba Touré, illustrating the musical connections between American blues and West African music.
The compilation was produced by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network, and curated by music journalist Nigel Williamson, author of The Rough Guide to the Blues.
The term "blues revival" refers to the resurgence of the genre following the success of artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan.