James Cotton Blues Documentary Is Pitch Perfect
Harmonicist blues musician James Cotton was a powerhouse performer, and Bestor Cram’s documentary Bonnie Blues captures his essence with great admiration.
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Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Sound Happy and Bring the Fun
Room on the Porch proves there is more room for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ to create, sing, and be happy with their collective union.
Mississippi John Hurt Reissue Brings Us Closer to The Legendary Bluesman
Bluesman Mississippi John Hurt’s innovative guitar playing and down-to-earth vocal delivery are elevated in these updated recordings.
Delta Blues’ Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Will Rock Your Soul
Blues powerhouse player Christone “Kingfish” Ingram knows how to swing, but at this week’s Extra Innings Festival, he won’t need a baseball bat to prove it.
The Crowning Glory of Chicago’s Blues King Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters’ Hard Again is his best studio album. It’s a glowing monument to him and to what electric Chicago blues can be at its very best.
Through the Eye of a Needle: The Unlikely Success of Son House’s ‘Father of Folk Blues’
Son House is the most important Delta blues rediscovery of the 1960s, and his Father of Folk Blues LP is the best blues rediscovery studio album.
This Next Number Will Be a Blues: Son House, Endings, Restarts, and a Delta Triptych
If you haven’t heard the 80th anniversary CD of Son House’s first session, you have one of the most visceral, galvanizing musical experiences awaiting you.