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B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World

February 7, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

B.B. King: The Soul of the Blues, From the Delta to the World The blues don’t come much bigger than B.B. King. Born in a shack on the Mississippi Delta, …

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The Enduring Legacy of Lowell Fulson: A Blues Titan

January 14, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

Lowell Fulson, a name synonymous with the evolution of blues music, wasn’t just a bluesman; he was a sonic architect, a restless innovator who seamlessly blended tradition with contemporary sounds. …

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Father of the Delta Blues: Charley Patton

January 13, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, rich soil, and a deep, enduring sorrow, birthed a unique musical expression: the Delta Blues. At the heart of this raw, powerful …

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The Devil’s Music: The Life and Legend of Robert Johnson

January 12, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

The Mississippi Delta, a land of simmering heat, fertile soil, and a rich musical tradition. It was here, amidst the cotton fields and the mournful cries of the blues, …

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The Delta Blues – A Little History

January 9, 2025January 23, 2025 - by JBP

The Delta Blues. The name itself conjures images: a sweltering Mississippi summer, the languid flow of the river, and the raw, soul-baring music that seemed to rise up from the …

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Samantha Fish Releases “Rusty Razor” Single

Photo by Doug Hardesty Samantha Fish Releases "Rusty Razor" Single To celebrate Samantha Fish’s 2026 UK tour, the American guitarist and vocalist has released her new single “Rusty Razor” featuring Mick Collins. "Rusty Razor" is the latest single taken from Samantha’s album Paper Doll. The single is released three weeks before Samantha’s “Paper [Continue] Continue reading Samantha Fish Releases...
Jesper Lindell Releases ‘If Love Was Money’

L-R: Jimmy Reimers, Rasmussen Fors, Jesper Lindell, Simon Wilhelmsson, Anton Lindell, Carl LindvallPhoto credit: Calle Stoltz Today, Swedish singer/songwriter Jesper Lindell shares his cover of Dan Penn’s “If Love Was Money,” from his forthcoming album '3614 Jackson Highway,' out on CD, LP and digital platforms on March 6 via Yep Roc Records. In [Continue] Continue reading Jesper Lindell Releases...
Gig Review: Orianthi, Islington O2 Academy, UK

Photo: Orianthi by Simon Green Gig Review: Orianthi, Islington O2 Academy, UK By Simon Green Before the concert started the evening had the feel of being quite the event, a sense of anticipation building around the fact that a renowned guitar player was returning to perform solo in London for the first time [Continue] Continue reading Gig Review: Orianthi,...
Review: Omar Coleman & Igor Prado ‘Old New Funky-And-Blue’

Review: Omar Coleman & Igor Prado 'Old New Funky-And-Blue' By Jim Hynes The pairing of West Side Chicago vocalist and harpist Omar Coleman and Brazilian guitarist Igor Prado is another great signing for the rapidly growing NOLA Blue label. Old New Funky-And-Blue is a testament to America’s original art form, increasingly becoming a universal language. [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Alex Lopez ‘Retro Revival’

Review: Alex Lopez ‘Retro Revival’ By Hal Horowitz Florida based guitarist/singer/songwriter Alex Lopez’s eighth release, ‘Retro Revival,’ out Feb. 6, quickly confirms that the alliterative title accurately reflects its contents. The cover photo of a vinyl album on a turntable further emphasizes that. Lopez is heavily influenced by the sounds of classic blues-rocking circa the [Continue] Continue reading
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Review: Marc Broussard ‘S.O.S. V: Songs of the ‘50s’

Review: Marc Broussard ‘S.O.S. V:Songs of the ‘50s’ By Hal Horowitz Strolling down memory lane is something Marc Broussard enjoys. And it has proven more popular than even he likely imagined. Since 2007s ‘S.O.S. (Save Our Soul),’ the New Orleans-bred blue-eyed soul man has been sporadically releasing additional discs in an ongoing series revisiting some [Continue] Continue reading
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Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 2

With this episode, we wrap up our excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960’s. Here Dr Evans and Marc share more of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as...
Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 1

On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
Dr David Evans – Jessie Mae Hemphill Part 2

Journey through the powerful story of Jessie Mae Hemphill—Mississippi Hill Country blues queen—as Dr. David Evans recounts her European tours, breakthrough albums, soulful spirituals, and unshakable spirit. This podcast features excerpts from an extensive interview with our friend Dr. Evans, who befriended, coached, accompanied, produced, and recorded 2025 Blues Hall of Fame inductee Ms. Jessie Mae Hemphill. Through his insights, we explore...
Spirituals and Gospels

On this podcast, we feature 12 great spirituals from an excellent group of artists celebrating their love of God and the world. These songs and performances express the genius, honesty, character, love, and integrity of these artists, including Mary Lee, The Swan Silvertones, Rev. Robert Wilkins, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, James Shorty and Viola James, L. C. Ulmer, Diunna...
Willie Buck and Bob Corritore

On this podcast we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with Blues Legend Willie Buck and Blues Harp Genius Bob Corritore. Willie is one of the few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life. At 88 years of age, Mr Willie...
Mary Lane

This podcast features excerpts from a recent interview we had with Blues Legend and Chicago Hall of Fame inductee, Ms Mary Lane. Mary is among the very few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life. At almost 90 years of age, Mary...