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The Unsigned Only Music Awards logo features a modern design. It prominently displays the letters "U" and "O," with the "O" stylized as a vinyl record, complete with grooves and a turntable tonearm. The color scheme blends black, gray, and teal. Below, the award name is presented in uppercase, with "ONLY" highlighted in teal for emphasis.
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Unsigned, But Not Unseen: Unsigned Only Evolves Into Music Awards

World Music Central News Room March 13, 2025 No Comments Americanabluescountry musicLatin American musicrockUnsigned Only Music Awardsworld music

The Unsigned Only Music Competition has rebranded as the Unsigned Only Music Awards, expanding its mission to celebrate independent artists worldwide. For over a decade,…

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Taj Mahal Sextet's Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa cover artwork. Photos of the six musicians.
Awards

A Night to Remember: The Taj Mahal Sextet Claims Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2025 No Comments bluesTaj Mahalworld music

The Taj Mahal Sextet’s Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa won the Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award. The award was announced on February…

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Mileage by Ruthie Foster cover artwork. Ruthie Foster sitting on the floor holding a steel guitar.
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Blues Musician Ruthie Foster Triumphs at the Grammys

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2025 No Comments bluesRuthie Fosterworld music

Ruthie Foster’s tenth studio album, Mileage, won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. The award was revealed on February 2, 2025. Mileage, reflects…

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Parchman Prison Prayer — Another Mississippi Sunday Morning. A photo of a black man with white hair singing.
Album reviews

Voices Behind Bars: The Soul of Another Mississippi Sunday Morning

Angel Romero January 21, 2025 No Comments American folk musicbluesgospelhip hopParchman Prison Prayerworld music

Parchman Prison Prayer — Another Mississippi Sunday Morning (Glitterbeat Records, 2025) Another Mississippi Sunday Morning is the sequel to the acclaimed 2023 album Some Mississippi…

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The Life and Legacy of Legendary Bluesman Elmore James

John Philpott November 5, 2024 1 Comment bluesElmore Jamesworld music

It’s now more than 60 years since the groundbreaking slide guitarist Elmore James died from a heart attack at the tragically early age of 45.…

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Ronnie Baker Brooks Launches “Blues In My DNA” Tour and Releases New Live Video

World Music Central News Room October 24, 2024 No Comments bluesRonnie Baker Brooksworld music

Ronnie Baker Brooks, the Chicago-based blues guitarist, has announced the launch of his “Blues In My DNA” tour to support his debut album with Alligator…

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Ronnie Baker Brooks playing electric guitar - photo by Jim Summaria
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Ronnie Baker Brooks Drops Live Video Ahead of Blues In My DNA Album Release

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2024 No Comments bluesRonnie Baker Brooksworld music

(headline image; Ronnie Baker Brooks – photo by Jim Summaria) Blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks is set to release a live performance video…

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Terry "Harmonica" Bean. A photo of the artist with his harmonica.
Music videos

Mississippi bluesman Terry “Harmonica” Bean Launches “Pretty Girl” Video

World Music Central News Room September 4, 2024 No Comments bluesTerry "Harmonica" Beanworld music

Mississippi bluesman Terry “Harmonica” Bean has a new album titled Drop Dead in Front of Your Door. The song “Pretty Girl” is one of the…

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Muddy Gurdy - Seven cover artwork. A photo of a southern Louisiana landscape.
Album reviews

Muddy Gurdy, Blues and Cajun with hurdy-gurdy

Ryan Emmert August 16, 2024 1 Comment bluesFrench musichurdy gurdyMuddy Gurdyworld fusionworld music

Muddy Gurdy – Seven (Buda Musique, 2024) In this new release, Seven, blues chanteuse and guitarist Tia Gouttebel joins forces with hurdy-gurdy virtuoso Gilles Chabenat…

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Blind Boys of Alabama Bobby Rush "99 ½ Won’t Do" cover artwork.
Music videos

Blind Boys of Alabama and Blues Artist Bobby Rush collaborate on “99 ½ Won’t Do”

World Music Central News Room July 20, 2024 No Comments Blind Boys of AlabamabluesBobby Rushgospelworld music

For the first time, gospel icons Blind Boys of Alabama and Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Rush have collaborated on a recording released today. This…

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