Although he only recorded a few tunes, Julius Daniels plays an important role in the history of Piedmont blues. One of the first Black artists to record in the southeast, Daniels inspired future bluesmen with his rich mix of finger-picked blues, sacred and country music.
Recording for the first time, in 1927, Daniels was accompanied by guitarist Bubba Lee Torrence, with whom he shared billing. During his second recording session, Daniels was joined by guitarist Wilbert Andrews.
A native of the small Bamberg County, South Carolina town of Denmark, Daniels lived in Pinev...