Fiddler, vocalist, accordionist, and songwriter Cedric Watson will continue Symphony Space’s series of virtual concerts centered on the blues live on Friday, December 11, 2020…
Exploring the Blues with Corey Harris Featuring Cedric Watson
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Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation to celebrate 60th Anniversary Arhoolie Records
This December, Smithsonian Folkways and the Arhoolie Foundation will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the influential Arhoolie Records and the 25th anniversary of the Arhoolie…
Evocative Parlor Guitar
Matt Smith – Parlor (6 String Ranch Records, 2019) Parlor introduces the intimate acoustic guitar work of American musician and composer Matt Smith. The album…
Angolan Blues Filtered through Brazil
Nuno Mindelis – Angola Blues (Nuno Mindelis , 2020) Angola Blues showcases the music of excellent Angolan blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Nuno Mindelis. He…
The Quarantine Blues with John McLaughlin, Narada Michael Walden, Cindy Blackman Santana, Carlos Santana, and Ralphe Armstrong
The Quarantine Blues video is now available on video. The song was written by John McLaughlin with Cindy Santana Blackman and Narada Michael Walden. The…
C.J. Chenier House Concert with a short set of Zydeco and Blues
C.J. Chenier has released a mini house concert video straight from his backyard with a short set of zydeco and blues. Behind him are some…
Famed Bluesman Lucky Peterson Dies at 55
Blues guitarist, organist and vocalist Judge Kenneth Peterson, better known as Lucky Peterson, passed away on May 17, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Peterson’s style combined…
Famed Bluesman Joe Louis Walker Announces The Release of Blues Comin’ On
Celebrated blues musician Joe Louis Walker is set to release his new album Blues Comin’ On (Cleopatra Records) on June 5, 2020. Blues Comin’ On…
Artist profiles: T Bone Burnett
T Bone Burnett is one of the United States’ most multi-faceted and successful artists. His multitude of musical identities include: acclaimed performer and songwriter; Grammy-winning…
Ajay Srivastav: Indian Folk Music Meets Delta Blues
Ajay Srivastav – Karmic Blues (Scion Records, 2019) British composer, singer-songwriter and guitarist Ajay Srivastav combines American Delta blues resonator and slide guitar with Indian…