1. a male musician who plays or sings the blues

Examples

• The legendary bluesman B.B. King influenced countless guitarists.
• She went to see a famous bluesman perform at the jazz club.
• The old bluesman told stories between songs about his life on the road.
• Many consider Muddy Waters one of the greatest bluesmen of all time.
• The young guitarist studied recordings of classic bluesmen to improve his technique.
• The bluesman’s soulful voice filled the small venue with emotion.