Curtis Salgado

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Curtis Salgado
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1970s–present (as noted by AllMusic)
Primary role(s): Singer, harmonica player, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Curtis Salgado is an American blues singer, harmonica player, and songwriter. He has been active in the blues and contemporary electric blues scene since the 1970s and has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and in collaborative projects. His work includes performances with established blues acts and a long-running solo recording career.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

Blues

Associated styles:

Modern electric blues
R&B-influenced blues

Instrumentation:

Vocals
Harmonica
Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards)

Notes:
Salgado’s music is rooted in the tradition of modern electric blues performance, often incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and soul instrumentation consistent with his genre classification.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

Born on February 4, 1954, in Everett, Washington, United States.
Began professional activity as a musician in the 1970s.
Performed with the Robert Cray Band and Roomful of Blues in the early years of his career.
Formed Curtis Salgado & The Stilettos and recorded albums in the 1990s.
Has released multiple solo albums across several decades.
Continues to record and perform into the 2020s.