Sue Foley’s 2024 album One Guitar Woman has been heaped with praise, earning Grammy and Juno nominations for best blues album. It’s overdue recognition not just for Foley, but for the women she pays tribute to.
The record contains covers of largely overlooked musicians, and it’s the culmination of almost 25 years’ research – she began interviewing guitar-playing women in 2001 for a book, which is set for publication this year.
