In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and its impact across genres. So much of today's music is steeped in the Blues. Today, let’s highlight (just some of) the Blues music that started it all.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from blues artists would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Son House- Grinnin' in Your Face
Blind Lemon Jefferson- Bad Luck Blues
Leadbelly- Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Big Bill Broonzy- Key to the Highway
Big Mama Thornton- Hound Dog
Lightnin' Hopkins- Good Morning Little School Girl
Ma Rainey- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom