Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder Reunite After 50 Years for ‘Get on Board’
More than 50 years since they last recorded together, Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder reunite for a tribute to blues heroes Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
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12 Essential Contemporary Blues Artists
Blues is the foundation of much American music, but it’s often seen as a legacy genre. These 12 blues artists make the case for its continuing relevance and vitality.
Chastity Brown Chases a Feeling of “Wonderment” (premiere)
Chastity Brown commands her soul-stirring, blues-driven new single “Wonderment”. It’s a cut from her upcoming album, Sing to the Walls.
Guitar Is King: An Interview with Blues Rock Guitarist Tinsley Ellis
Blues-rock guitarist Tinsley Ellis talks about the influential bands that bridged the gap between the blues, his love, and rock’ n’ roll, his heritage.
Sugaray Rayford Wants You to Think and Be Inspired on ‘In Too Deep’
Sugaray Rayford’s new album, In Too Deep has roots in late 20th century blues, soul, gospel, and funk, but hints of the 21st century are revealed in the lyrics.
Elvis Presley Was No James Dean But ‘King Creole’ Proves That He Could Have Been
Watching the 1958 Elvis movie King Creole, one is confronted by a young actor with promise, delivering a performance on par with James Dean.
Canadian Blues Artist Matt Andersen Finds His Softer Side On ‘House to House’
Matt Andersen’s House to House is the product of a talented blues musician who wants to express what’s in his heart and mind during these difficult times.
North Mississippi Allstars ‘Set Sail’ to Higher Ground in Sacramento
It’s a rare band whose newer material shines just as brightly in the live setting as their older classics, but North Mississippi Allstars are just such a group.
Driving Into Ry Cooder’s ‘Purple Valley’ 50 Years Later
Ry Cooder’s contributions to Americana are apparent in all of his albums. That’s particularly true of Into the Purple Valley, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Lee Oskar’s ‘Never Forget’ Tells a Holocaust Tale Without Words
War’s harmonica player Lee Oskar steps out with an eclectic set of instrumental songs on Never Forget that address his family’s experiences in the Holocaust.
Stax Legend William Bell and North Mississippi Allstars “Never Want to Be Kissed” (premiere)
North Mississippi Allstars have a new album on tap in Set Sail, and they team with Stax legend William Bell for their latest single, “Never Want to Be Kissed”.
Justin Adams and Mauro Durante Create the Bluesy ‘Still Moving’ and Recast Folk Music
Justin Adams and Mauro Durante create a mesmerizing blend of folk and blues to find common ground for a world locked down by Covid.