Singing the Virginia Blues: An Interview with Gio Washington
Washington's album Son of Pain is a lost treasure of R&B; an album rich in bluesy Southern drawls, honeyed harmonies and street-smart rhythms.
09 Jul 2018
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In Blues Cruise Control, ZZ Ward Revs It Up on Way to 'Little Piece of Heaven'
Back on the road and determined to take the country by 'Storm', ZZ Ward belts the blues and prepares to hit the high notes at her top tour stop. (Second in a series on "women who rock".)
05 Jul 2018
Beth McKee's 'Dreamwood Acres' Is the Kind of Album to Savor
Beth McKee's music shows just how vibrant and vital America's independent roots music scene remains.
29 Jun 2018
Screamin' Jay Hawkins: Are YOU One of Jay's Kids? The Complete Bizarre Sessions 1990-1994
Out of print for years, Screamin' Jay Hawkins early 1990s recordings for the Bizarre label are collected in their entirety, a fact that will appeal to only his most ardent fans.
22 Jun 2018
Buddy Guy Makes a Strong Case for the Blues on 'The Blues is Alive and Well'
On his latest album, The Blues Is Alive and Well, blues legend Buddy Guy stares his mortality in the face.
19 Jun 2018
Joan Armatrading Keeps Love and Affection Close at Hand on 'Not Too Far Away'
Sounding vibrant, perky and totally committed, Joan Armatrading returns with an album characterized by rock nous and pop sensibility.
06 Jun 2018
The Sounds of the Mississippi Delta Radiate Through Luke Winslow-King's 'Blue Mesa'
Luke Winslow-King's Blue Mesa features his ever smoky vocals and sharp guitar playing while both lyrics and music ruminate deeply on inner journeying.
05 Jun 2018
Jackie Venson Goes "Rollin and Tumblin" with a Stellar Performance (premiere)
Jackie Venson's new music video brings us more of the guitar-centric dynamic blues that has put her on the map.
31 May 2018
Dharmasoul Sparks With 'Lightning Kid' (album stream)
New Jersey duo Dharmasoul makes its musical and spiritual home in New Orleans as evidenced on soulful LP Lightning Kid.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
30 May 2018
'Black Cowboys' and 'The Best Country Blues You've Never Heard' Chart New Trails through Old-Time Music
Black music's past is a rabbit hole more than big enough for these two vastly different excursions into its secret riches.
18 May 2018
Jumping Over Rainbows: An Interview with Joan Armatrading
Inspired as ever, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading explores the complexity of love on her 21st album Not Too Far Away.
17 May 2018
Ry Cooder Seeks Comfort in Gospel Music on 'The Prodigal Son'
Ry Cooder's first album in six years exchanges pointed political commentary for spiritual songs of comfort and consolation.
16 May 2018
Dana Fuchs Issues Video for "Love Lives On" (premiere)
Titular track from Love, Janis and Across the Universe actress Dana Fuchs' seventh LP is a deeply personal remembrance.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
14 May 2018
Brother Dege Gets Into the Deep Self and the Deep South With "Country Come to Town" (premiere)
Louisiana treasure Brother Dege offers a taste of upcoming effort, Farmer's Almanac, with a tale of what happens when you trade the dirt road for the paved one.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
10 May 2018
James VIII Aims to "Set You Free" with New Single (premiere)
Up-and-coming blues artist James VIII blends elements of funk, soul, and rock into his electrifying new tune "Set You Free".
07 May 2018
Marcia Ball Continues to 'Shine Bright'
Marcia Ball's barrelhouse piano playing makes one hungry and her voice drips with the flavor of the region's juke joints and cantinas—pass the hot sauce please!
04 May 2018
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