Veteran blueswoman Rory Block has never strayed far from the traditional roots of her mentor, Son House, in a decades-long career that has remained fiercely focused on purity, not commercial success.
This audio is no longer available. The Mississippi Blues Project, produced by WXPN in Philadelphia, is a yearlong endeavor that showcases the rich musical heritage of the Magnolia State. From R.L.
AT 10 PAST 1 ON A THURSDAY night, Alice Day takes the stage for her last set. By now, almost everyone has gone home except for a few musicians who have strayed by, a couple of loosened-tie businessmen ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) With a career spanning over seven decades, Bobby Rush stands as one of the most resilient and influential figures in American music. A master of blending blues, soul, and funk with ...
Swoon the night away on the dance floor at the annual Johnny Rawls Valentine’s Day Love Fest at 9 p.m. Friday at Bradfordville Blues Club, 7152 Moses Lane. It’s a tradition for the silky-smooth soul ...
Most of the songs on Gail Ceasar’s debut album fit its title, “Guitar Woman Blues.” But alongside such blues standards as “Sweet Home Chicago” is a version of “Rocky Top,” a tune usually performed by ...