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Ray Charles was one of the most famous singers of the 20th century, with an unparalleled career in expanding the boundaries of R&B's sound.
The self-penned “You Send Me” launched Keen Records in a gorgeous shower of woah-woah-ohs in September 1957, selling nearly two million copies and perfecting a gospelized-pop template for soul music.
Jimmy Reed may not have had a mainstream sound, but his simple and honest songs are the work of a unique bluesman with a rare gift.
Depending on the season, my grandmother served whatever vegetables were fresh plucked from her truck garden. I loved green beans and carrots broken down slow and low with thick slices of fatback. This
For over 50 years, Rolling Stones’ career is still thriving in the business, making them one of the greatest rock bands in the annals of the music industry. With this, numerous films about them were made to highlight the band’s longevity even for today’s standards. One, in particular, their 2008 concert film Shine A Light […]
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The 23 lessons of my Jazz for Bluesmen course are now available for free at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyGnKa2agIw&list=PLkk_K_V6zhvaiGNghPbIEnoZwqEKpb...
Mick Jagger, the iconic lead singer of the Rolling Stones, crafted a charismatic and carnal persona inspired by soul singers, bluesmen and Elvis Presley.
Released in 1964, 'Five By Five' is the second Rolling Stones EP. It topped the UK chart and saw the band paying homage to Chicago bluesmen.
East London punks meets earnest bluesmen is basically what describes the duo that made the record Where The Bees Come To Die. Boy From The Crowd brings a
Junior Wells (Born Amos Blakemore) December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998 Junior Wells was one of the premiere bluesmen of the Chicago scene during the ’50s and ’60s. After moving f…
Photographer Bill Steber has worked in Mississippi for 20 years documenting Blues in the Delta and Hill Country including juke joints, Jr. Kimbrough and other bluesmen, cotton farming, lake baptisms and hoodoo traditions. His latest passion is exploring the 21st century with 19th century wet plate collodion photography.
From his haunted guitar to his hobo history to his lighthearted outlook, Seasick Steve is the real deal. This episode of World Cafe offers a close look at one of America's dyed-in-the-wool bluesmen, though he prefers to be called a "song-and-dance man" instead.
Photographer Bill Steber has worked in Mississippi for 20 years documenting Blues in the Delta and Hill Country including juke joints, Jr. Kimbrough and other bluesmen, cotton farming, lake baptisms and hoodoo traditions. His latest passion is exploring the 21st century with 19th century wet plate collodion photography.
