The Devil’s Music Playing Cards

A Southern-inspired playing card deck celebrating blues, jazz, country, and rock ’n roll

The Devil’s Music Playing Cards is a unique 52-card playing deck inspired by the rich, rebellious musical heritage of the American South. Drawing on the sounds born in the Delta, this deck pays homage to the genres once dismissed as “The Devil’s Music”—a label meant as criticism, but one that only deepened their power, mystery, and influence.

From Blues to Rock ’n Roll, Jazz to Country, nearly all modern popular music traces its roots back to the South. In this deck, each suit represents one of these foundational American genres:

• ♦️ Diamonds – Country

• ♣️ Clubs – Jazz

• ♥️ Hearts – Blues

• ♠️ Spades – Rock ’n Roll

The court cards, Jokers, and Aces are all illustrated with expressive painted figures, bringing the spirit, struggle, and soul of Southern music culture to life. These same iconic images are shared with the companion tarot deck, The Rhythm & Soul Tarot, creating a beautifully cohesive visual universe.

While fully functional as a standard poker-size playing card deck, The Devil’s Music Playing Cards can also be used for cartomancy and fortune-telling, making them a versatile addition to both card tables and divination practices.

Printed on linen, casino-grade card stock with a blue core and finished with a smooth lamination, this deck is designed for excellent shuffle feel and long-term durability.

Created by Memphis artist Stacey Williams-Ng, this deck blends music history, Southern folklore, and visual storytelling into a bold, playable tribute to sound, soul, and rebellion.

Deck Highlights

• Standard 52-card playing deck

• Southern music–inspired suits

• Painted court cards, Jokers, and Aces

• Usable for playing games or fortune-telling

• Shares artwork with The Rhythm & Soul Tarot

Specifications

• Poker-size cards: 2.5" × 3.5"

• Linen, casino-grade card stock with blue core

• Smooth laminated finish for shuffling

• Tuck box with cellophane

• No booklet included

Perfect for

• Playing card collectors

• Fans of Southern music and folklore

• Cartomancy and fortune-telling

• Pairing with The Rhythm & Soul Tarot

• Unique gifts with cultural depth

The Devil’s Music Playing Cards honour the sound that shaped a nation, music born in heat, hardship, joy, and defiance. A deck that remembers where it all began and plays it loud anyway.