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Roy Buchanan - When A Guitar Plays The Blues album cover
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The Resurgence of Roy Buchanan’s “When A Guitar Plays The Blues”

World Music Central News Room July 19, 2023 No Comments bluesRoy Buchanan

On Friday, July 21, 2023, Alligator Records will be reintroducing the timeless recording “When A Guitar Plays The Blues” by Roy Buchanan. This album has…

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cover of Delbert McClinton's Live From Austin
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Alligator Records to Unveil Reissue of Delbert McClinton’s Live From Austin

World Music Central News Room July 17, 2023 No Comments bluesDelbert McClinton

On Friday, July 21, 2023, Alligator Records, is set to release a reissue of Delbert McClinton’s “Live From Austin.” This album, which has undergone meticulous…

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Selwyn Birchwood - Exorcist album cover
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NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: Selwyn Birchwood Reigns Supreme Once Again

World Music Central News Room July 16, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

The album Exorcist (Alligator Records) by Selwyn Birchwood has secured the top spot once more in the Blues category on the North American College and…

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Johnny Winter - Guitar Slinger album cover
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Iconic Blues Album Returns: Johnny Winter’s ‘Guitar Slinger’ to be Reissued by Alligator Records

World Music Central News Room July 15, 2023 No Comments bluesJohnny Winter

Alligator Records is set to reissue Johnny Winter’s esteemed album, “Guitar Slinger,” on Friday, July 21, 2023. Under the meticulous supervision of the original producer,…

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Selwyn Birchwood - Exorcist album cover
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Selwyn Birchwood Claims Top Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week Ending June 27

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

The album “Exorcist” by Selwyn Birchwood has secured the top spot in the Blues Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC)…

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Little Freddie King – Blues Medicine
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Blues Medicine by Little Freddie King

Angel Romero June 27, 2023 No Comments bluesLittle Freddie Kingworld music

Little Freddie King – Blues Medicine (MadeWright Records, 2022) Little Freddie King, also known as Dr. Bones, is a revered New Orleans blues musician and…

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Tinariwen - Amatssou album cover
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Tinariwen Takes the Number One Spot on NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week of June 20

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2023 No Comments bluesdesert bluesTinariwenTuareg musicworld music

The album “Amatssou” by Malian band Tinariwen has landed at #1 on the World Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC)…

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Selwyn Birchwood - Exorcist album cover
Charts

Selwyn Birchwood Claims Top Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week of June 20

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2023 No Comments bluesSelwyn Birchwoodworld music

The album “Exorcist” by Selwyn Birchwood has reached the number one position in the Blues Music category on the North American College and Community radio…

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Taj Mahal - Savoy
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Taj Mahal Attains Number One Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week of May 30

World Music Central News Room May 31, 2023 No Comments bluesjazz.swingTaj Mahalworld music

The album “Savoy” (Linus/Stony Plain) by acclaimed American roots music artist Taj Mahal has landed at #1 on the Blues Music category on the North…

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Taj Mahal - Savoy
Charts

Taj Mahal Secures Number One Position on NACC’s Blues Music Chart for the Week of May 23

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2023 No Comments bluesTaj Mahalworld music

The album “Savoy” (Linus/Stony Plain) by legendary American roots music artist Taj Mahal has landed at #1 on the Blues Music category on the North…

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