[{"n": "Lynn August", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/lynn-august/", "s": "American zydeco accordionist, keyboardist, singer and bandleader."}, {"n": "Sil Austin", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/sil-austin/", "s": "Jazz saxophonist who scored pop hits in the 1950s."}, {"n": "W. C. Clark", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/w-c-clark/", "s": "Godfather of Austin Blues and influential Texas musician."}, {"n": "Al Copley", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/al-copley/", "s": "American blues pianist and co-founder of Roomful of Blues."}, {"n": "James \"Thunderbird\" Davis", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/james-thunderbird-davis/", "s": "Texas blues guitarist and singer who revived his career in 1989."}, {"n": "Snooks Eaglin", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/snooks-eaglin/", "s": "New Orleans guitarist and singer known as 'The Human Jukebox.'"}, {"n": "Ronnie Earl", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/ronnie-earl/", "s": "American blues guitarist and four-time Blues Music Award winner."}, {"n": "Carol Fran", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/carol-fran/", "s": "Soul blues singer known for 1950s–60s singles and duo work."}, {"n": "Anson Funderburgh", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/anson-funderburgh/", "s": "American blues guitarist and bandleader of Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets."}, {"n": "Guitar Shorty", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/guitar-shorty/", "s": "American blues guitarist known for explosive style and wild stage antics."}, {"n": "Chris Thomas King", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/chris-thomas-king/", "s": "Blues musician, actor, and author based in New Orleans."}, {"n": "Bill Kirchen", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/bill-kirchen/", "s": "American guitarist known for Telecaster work and roots rock."}, {"n": "Maria Muldaur", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/maria-muldaur/", "s": "American folk and blues singer known for \"Midnight at the Oasis.\""}, {"n": "The Neville Brothers", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/the-neville-brothers/", "s": "New Orleans R&B/soul/funk group of four brothers."}, {"n": "Omar & the Howlers", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/omar-the-howlers/", "s": "Texas blues-rock band known for 1987 hit album."}, {"n": "Bobby Parker (guitarist)", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/bobby-parker-guitarist/", "s": "Blues-rock guitarist known for \"Watch Your Step.\""}, {"n": "Rod Piazza", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/rod-piazza/", "s": "American blues harmonica player and singer."}, {"n": "Gary Primich", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/gary-primich/", "s": "American blues harmonica player and singer."}, {"n": "Lee Rocker", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/lee-rocker/", "s": "American double bassist and Stray Cats member."}, {"n": "Hal Singer", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/hal-singer/", "s": "American R&B and jazz saxophonist and bandleader."}, {"n": "Hubert Sumlin", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/hubert-sumlin/", "s": "Chicago blues guitarist known for his work with Howlin' Wolf."}, {"n": "Phillip Walker (musician)", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/phillip-walker-musician/", "s": "Electric blues guitarist known for \"Hello My Darling\"."}, {"n": "Robert Ward (blues musician)", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/robert-ward-blues-musician/", "s": "Founder of the Ohio Untouchables and Black Top Records artist."}, {"n": "Buckwheat Zydeco", "u": "/e/black-top-records-artists/buckwheat-zydeco/", "s": "Zydeco trailblazer who brought the genre to a global audience."}]