Portraits of the Blues
Portraits of the Blues is a book and musical recording package (Sisyphus Publishing and Arco Records) introducing the music and worldviews of key Delta and Texas blues artists from the early twentieth century. It highlights the songs and lives of Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Robert Petway, and Lightnin’ Hopkins. Check out my artist site for more.
New Music Coming Soon — 7/26/2024 Released 2024
Arco Records

Album tracks

  • 1
    2:55
    Shinin' Moon (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 2
    4:17
    Backwater Blues (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 3
    3:38
    Big Road Blues (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 4
    4:07
    Devil Got My Woman (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 5
    3:20
    Catfish Blues (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 6
    3:29
    Pay Day (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 7
    3:09
    Love in Vain (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
  • 8
    3:28
    Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues (clip)
    Darrell Arnold
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