2026 WINNERS
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Artur Menezes
Brazil
Some guitarists just know how to play the blues. That is certainly true of Artur Menezes, a Brazilan-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter now based in Los Angeles, CA. Known for crafting Blues blended with heavy psychedelic rock (he was influenced by AC/DC as a young child), Artur Menezes performed at Lollapalooza Brazil 2026 as the only blues rock artist in the lineup. Recognized for his powerful and fiery live performances and musicianship, he received the Gibson/Albert King Award for “Best Guitarist” from The Blues Foundation at the International Blues Challenge, performed twice at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and performed twice on the Experience Hendrix Tours. Guitar Player Magazine named him one of the Top 25 Best New Blues Guitarists and said he is "among the front-runners of the new breed of blues guitar heroes."
Congratulations to Artur Menezes on receiving Unsigned Only's 2026 Artist Of The Year award!
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