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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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Rawer Than Raw from Bobby Rush Winner of Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments bluesBobby Rush

The album Rawer Than Raw from 87-year-old bluesman Bobby Rush is the 2021 Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Blues Album. Rawer Than Raw includes…

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Artist Profiles: Bobby Rush

Angel Romero May 13, 2017 No Comments bluesBobby Rush

Born Emmit Ellis, Jr., Bobby Rush was born in Homer, Louisiana. Rush gained renown in Chicago starting in the 1950s and 60s where he performed…

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Bobby Rush Wins Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy Award

Angel Romero February 14, 2017 No Comments bluesBobby RushGrammyUnited States of America

The album Porcupine Meat by Bobby Rush (Rounder Records) is the winner of Best Traditional Blues at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other finalists…

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