* Jazz: Jazz is another genre that has been heavily influenced by the blues. Many of the early jazz musicians, such as Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith, were blues singers. Jazz musicians have continued to draw on the blues for inspiration throughout the history of the genre.
* R&B: R&B (rhythm and blues) is a genre that emerged in the 1940s as a fusion of blues and jazz. Many of the early R&B artists, such as Ray Charles and Sam Cooke, were blues singers. R&B musicians have continued to draw on the blues for inspiration throughout the history of the genre.
* Soul: Soul music is a genre that emerged in the 1960s as a fusion of R&B and gospel music. Many of the early soul artists, such as Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin, were heavily influenced by the blues. Soul musicians have continued to draw on the blues for inspiration throughout the history of the genre.
* Funk: Funk is a genre that emerged in the 1960s as a fusion of soul music and jazz. Many of the early funk artists, such as James Brown and George Clinton, were heavily influenced by the blues. Funk musicians have continued to draw on the blues for inspiration throughout the history of the genre.
* Hip hop: Hip hop is a genre that emerged in the 1970s as a fusion of funk, soul, and R&B. Many of the early hip hop artists, such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Run-DMC, were heavily influenced by the blues. Hip hop musicians have continued to draw on the blues for inspiration throughout the history of the genre.