Is it the Blues?

Well it depends on your definition of Blues music. Some fans take the academic approach, some the emotional. To some, it's the groove that matters, to others, it's a matter of race. Are the Blues an historical artifact, or are they still alive?

"Is it the Blues" is a chance to calibrate your Blues radar. Listen to the following clips from recent releases and rate their Blues worthiness in this Blues music challenge. Just listen and vote. This will require RealPlayer to listen to the clips.

If you can't tell Blues music from Rock and Roll, here's how.