Blues News & Features
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Features2 months agoDr. John: The Legacy Of New Orleans’ Voodoo Night Tripper
Dr. John's remarkable musical legacy spans funk, blues, jazz, boogie-woogie, rock, psychedelic rock, and pop. His influence is monumental.
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Features2 months agoBest Songs About Weed: 35 Marijuana-Themed Tracks
From stoner anthems to good-natured novelties, the best songs about marijuana are perfect for indulgers – or those with just a contact buzz.
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Features2 months agoWhen John Mayall Reached ‘The Turning Point’
This is a blues album that jazz lovers may also love; John Mayall’s ‘The Turning Point,’ from 1969, is well worth rediscovering.
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Features2 months ago‘Strong Persuader’: Robert Cray Hits The Mainstream And Bags A Grammy
‘Strong Persuader’ became the first UK Top 40 album for Cray and his band.
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Features2 months agoRemembering Bukka White: Blues Legend
Born Booker T. Washington White, the man known as Bukka White was an influential Delta blues guitarist and singer.
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News2 months agoKeb’ Mo Shares Emotive Cover Of Bill Withers’ ‘Lean On Me’
The track features on Keb's new album, 'Good To Be', set for release through Rounder Records on January 21.
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Features3 months ago‘The Howlin’ Wolf Album’: More Than A Psych-Blues Novelty Record
A controversial album for both Howlin’ Wolf and his fans, ‘The Howlin’ Wolf Album’ remains a fascinating listen.
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Features3 months agoSongs That Influenced The Rolling Stones: 10 Essential Blues Tracks
The songs that influenced The Rolling Stones most have all come from the blues tradition – as the ‘Confessin’ The Blues’ compilation reveals.
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Features3 months agoBest Bonnie Raitt Songs: 20 Bluesy Classics
Whether it’s an original or a song she has adopted and made her own, Bonnie Raitt's ability to realize a lush soundscape out of words is extraordinary.
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Features3 months ago‘Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’: A Sublime Album Shaking Serious Action
Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown’s self-titled second album infused tradition with contemporary energy, resulting in a modern rock classic.
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In-Depth3 months agoThe Devil Has All The Best Tunes: How Musicians Discovered Their Dark Side
The subject of Satan and evil will always remain one of interest to songwriters, no matter how controversial and unsettling.
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Features3 months ago‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’: Exploring Songs Of The Blues
Few blues songs have been as frequently covered as ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’; originated by Joe Williams’s Washboard Blues Singers.
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Features3 months agoRobert Johnson: The Life And Legacy Of The Blues Giant
Robert Johnson influenced everyone from Muddy Waters to The Rolling Stones, and shaped the future of rock'n'roll. We celebrate his life and legacy.
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Features3 months agoThe Blues By Any Other Name: The Secrets Behind Blues Nicknames
From John Lee Cooker to Kansas Joe McCoy going by Hamfoot Ham, learn why some of the greats did so much recording under blues nicknames.
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In-Depth3 months agoMojos Working: A History Of Recorded Blues
Who wrote the first ever blues song and what was the first ever recorded blues song? We dig deep to find out the fascinating history of recorded blues.
