Koko Taylor

Top songs

I'm A Woman
Insane Asylum
Queen Bee
Voodoo Woman (with Susan Tedeschi)
Wang Dang Doodle
Up In Flames
I'd Rather Go Blind
Hey Bartender

About Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor, born Cora Walton in 1928 in Tennessee, was an influential American blues singer known as the 'Queen of the Blues.' She moved to Chicago in the 1950s, where her career took off. Her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence earned her widespread acclaim. One of her most famous hits was 'Wang Dang Doodle,' which became a blues standard.

Koko Taylor's music often celebrated female empowerment and resilience. Her lyrics spoke to the strength and independence of women, resonating deeply with her audience. Throughout her career, she remained a powerful voice for women in blues, inspiring many with her message of self-reliance and confidence.