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 Lucky Peterson Dies at 55
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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…
Timeless Country Blues
Various Artists – The Rough Guide to Country Blues (World Music Network/Rough Guides, 2019) Several years ago I was at a neighborhood party where the…
Artist Profiles: Oumar Konate
Virtuoso guitarist and singer-songwriter Oumar Konate was born in Gao, northern Mali. At six, Oumar was leading his first band in the street in front…
Artist Profiles: Matuto
Matuto is a blues and Brazilian music collective based in New York City. Guitarist Clay Ross and accordionist Rob Curto formed the band in 2009.…
Blues on the Fox Announces 2019 Lineup
Blues festival Blues on the Fox will take place June 14 and 15, 2019 in Aurora, Illinois. The lineup includes guitarist and vocalist Ana Popovic,…
Artist profiles: Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, ethnomusicologist, and award-winning artists. His music includes elements of Afro-Caribbean music, blues, folk, hula, funk and other influences.…
Artist Profiles: Pata Negra
Pata Negra was formed by the Amador brothers, Rafael and Raimundo, two wild Gypsy rockers from Seville. They were Flamenco’s number one rock fans. It…