In the mid-1800s, a German harmonica manufacturer named Hohner started exporting his product ... and it's now heard most often in the context of blues music. But ever since Marion "Little Walter ...

“Classic Harmonica Blues,” out on May 21 ... There are many different kinds, but the one that took off was made by Hohner, who started to mass produce his models. Harmonicas come in a variety ...

Most nights, you can walk into a blues club and ... The modern harmonica was popularized in 1857 by an extravagantly-whiskered German clockmaker named Matthias Hohner. Hohner made diatonic ...

German clock salesman Matthias Hohner ... blues. Each of these trends influenced folk, rock and soul players, from Bob Dylan to Stevie Wonder to John Popper of Blues Traveler. The harmonica ...

If you're looking for something a little (well, a lot) more classic, the Hohner Marine Band 1896 harmonica is the perfect choice. This iconic harp is a favorite among blues musicians and has been ...

CARLOS DEL JUNCO: The Cuban-born Canadian resident, who records for the Northern Blues label, is a two-time winner of the Hohner championships at the Hohner World Harmonica Festival. He’s known ...