KoKo Taylor Queen of the Blues Award​Outstanding contribution to preserving traditional Blues​Shirley Johnson. Through the years, Chicago has been home to some of our finest blues women, and vocalist Shirley Johnson ranks near the pinnacle of this distinguished group.  A veteran of over fifty years as a blues vocalist, with a notable career in gospel before … Continue reading JUS’ BLUES Music Foundation announces 2025 honorees, including Delmark artists SHIRLEY JOHNSON and WILLIE BUCK!