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Joanna Connor (born August 31, 1962)[1] is an American Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter and virtuosa guitarist.[2]

Joanna Connor
Connor in 2018
Background information
Born (1962-08-31) August 31, 1962 (age 59)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresBlues, blues rock[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1980s–present
LabelsBlind Pig, Ruf, M.C.,
Keeping the Blues Alive
Websitejoannaconnor.com

Early life


Connor was born in Brooklyn of New York City, and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts.[1] After moving to Chicago in 1984, she was drawn to the Chicago blues scene, eventually sharing the stage with James Cotton, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and A.C. Reed.[3]


Music career


By 1987, Connor had started her own band, and recorded her first album for Blind Pig Records in 1989.[1][4]

In 2002, Connor left Blind Pig Records, and signed a recording contract with M.C. Records (a small independent record label).[1][5]

In 2021, Connor released the No. 1 blues album 4801 South Indiana Avenue,[6][7] via Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive Records.[8]

While on tour in 2022, Connor performed live at Kingston Mines, a blues club.[9][10]


Discography



Albums


[13]


Singles


[14]


References


  1. Skelly, Richard. "Joanna Connor: Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-09-02.]
  2. Fanelli, Damian (May 19, 2017). "Watch Joanna Connor Shred on Slide Guitar". Guitar World. Retrieved 2018-11-24.]
  3. "Joanna Connor Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  4. "Joanna Connor: Bio". Joanna Connor. 2016. Archived from the original on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2018-11-24.]
  5. "Shop: Joanna Connor". M.C. Records. Retrieved 2018-11-24.]
  6. "Blues Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013.
  7. "4801 South Indiana Avenue - Joanna Connor | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  8. "How Joanna Connor built a guitar rig that keeps her blues sound raw and real". Guitar World. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  9. "About Kingston Mines". Kingston Mines. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  10. "Joanna Connor Chicago Tickets, Kingston Mines". Songkick. March 12, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  11. "Joanna Connor Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-09-02.
  12. Diggins, Mark (January 30, 2021). "Album Review: Joanna Connor - 4801 South Indiana Avenue". The Rockpit. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  13. "Joanna Connor Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
  14. "Joanna Connor Albums and Discography - Singles". AllMusic.



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Joanna Connor (31 de agosto de 1962) es una cantautora de blues y virtuosa guitarrista residente en Chicago, Estados Unidos.[1]


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