Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Interviews & Profiles
November 23, 2011 Two hugely important recordings, made by pivotal musicians, were made on the same day in 1936.
May 7, 2011 Despite hardy rumors that he sold his soul, Johnson's real legacy is his mastery of recorded music.
April 22, 2006 A new CD gathers early blues and country recordings, including some never before distributed.
Discover Songs
June 5, 2000 Robert Johnson's famous blues tune inspired musicians like John Lennon and Jim Morrison.
Reviews
May 6, 2011 NPR Music intern Catherine DeGennaro discovers while the context changes, the blues stays the same.
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February 16, 2010 Delta blues is powerful music that's also, by turns, stark, poetic, eerie, humorous and beautiful.
