The success of early Blues women faced a unique blend of gendered expectations and socially defying expression that in some cases broke barriers and in other cases  hindered careers. Blues musician Valerie Turner states  “…Let’s be honest—role models for contemporary women playing blues guitar are few and far between. This isn’t because they’re not out there; it’s simply because they aren’t well recognized.” (para. 1). This interview is important as it introduces younger readers to a young black woman role model who is keeping the blues alive. That woman’s name is  Evan Nicole Bell.