Listen to a Houston Blues rarity recorded at D Records, an early predecessor to Sugar Hill Studios.

Listen to a rarity that set the stage for Austin's progressive country scene in 1969. One part of Frummox, Steven Fromholz, went on to become the 2007 Texas State Poet Laureate.

5th Ward's Clifton Chenier showcases Houston's unique musical genre, Zydeco.

Listen to a compilation album highlighting the various sounds of Texas Blues women from the sweet to the funky.

Listen to a rare DIY album showing the early songwriting of Richard Dobson, a protege of Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark.

Listen to the classic Houston Blues album that highlights the good and bad of our great city.

Listen to Buckwheat Zydeco, who studied under Clifton Chenier, play his signature meld of Zydeco and soul.

Listen to Houston's rock n' roll pioneer Big Mama Thornton's first full length studio album.

Listen to the Texas psychedlic band's first album recorded in Houston.

Listen to the alt-country sounds of Lyle Lovett when his pompadour defied gravity.

Listen to the swamp boogie queen of Houston, Katie Webster.

Listen to a San Antonio psychedelic band that recorded its masterwork in Houston.

Listen and think deeply about Townes Van Zandt's moody folk.

Finals week is stressful. Chill out with Nanci Griffith's delicate folk songs.