This book explores the pioneers who created the blues from the 1920s to today, as well as providing interviews with over 30 extraordinary women who make the blues happen now. Compiled by music photographer Jennifer Noble. Colour photographs by Jennifer Noble throughout. Introduction by music writer Zoe Howe. Features interviews with: Barbara Blue, Kyla Brox, Barbara Carr, Joanna Connor, Shemekia Copeland, Debbie Davies, Thornetta Davis, Deitra Farr, Ivy Ford, Ruthie Foster, Dana Gillespi, Tia Gouttebel, Diunna Greenleaf, Anne Harris, Uvee Hayes, Lynne Jordan, Mary Lane, Larkin Poe, Grana' Louise, Connie Lush, Annie Mack, Liz Mandeville, Lisa Mann, Kate Moss, Terrie Odabi, Doña Oxford, Kat Pearson, Kat Riggins,
Chick Rodgers, Jackie Scott, Sister Cookie, Peaches Staten, Susan Tedeschi, Irma Thomas, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Teeny Tucker, Nora Jean Wallace, Dawn Tyler Watson