American record label executive and producer, Chris Strachwitz, passed away on May 5, 2023, in California. He was the founder and president of Arhoolie Records,…
Arhoolie Records Founder and producer Chris Strachwitz Dies at 91
Tag: blues
Ivan Neville Releases ‘Touch My Soul,’ His First Solo Album In Nearly 20 Years
Ivan Neville, a seasoned musician, has recently released his long-awaited solo album, ‘Touch My Soul,’ after nearly two decades. The album is a ten-song collection…
I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100, An Awe-Inspring Album
Various Artists – I Am A Pilgrim, Doc Watson at 100 (FLi Records/Budde Music, 2023) “I Am A Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100” is a…
American Roots Icon Taj Mahal To Release New Album ‘Savoy’
Stony Plain Records announced the release of Taj Mahal’s new album, “Savoy.” The release date is April 28, 2023. With “Savoy,” Taj takes a new…
Birth of the Stones
This year marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Rolling Stones, the rock band that through its initial championing of what had hitherto…
Living the Blues
AFTER perhaps years of only regional or even just local fame, global recognition arrived late for America’s blues pioneers during the middle of the last…
Fiery Live Blues from the late Beverly “Guitar” Watkins
Beverly “Guitar” Watkins – In Paris (Music Maker Foundation, 2022) The Music Maker Foundation released In Paris, a live album by the late Beverly “Guitar”…
Reissue of John Mayall’s “Road Show Blues”
“Road Show Blues” by influential British blues guitarist, singer and songwriter John Mayall is available once more on digipack CD and as a red marble…
Artist Profiles: John Mayall
John Mayall was born 29 November 1933 in Macclesfield a small English village near the industrial hub of Manchester. He grew up listening to his…
The Rough Guide To Texas Blues
The compilation The Rough Guide To Texas Blues (World Music Network/Rough Guides) will be available January 28, 2022. The collection includes the diverse early blues…