Author: American Blues Scene Staff

3x GRAMMY winner Fantastic Negrito embarks on ancestral journey and uncovers unlikely love story on most ambitious project to date, ‘White Jesus Black Problems,’ studio album and film out June 3

“I have to say, I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of the sessions for this album. It’s just a damn good representation of my band, the guest artists and the music we chose to record.” – Duke Robillard

‘That’s My Name’ was produced by Stroger and the Headcutters in Brazil in 2019 and 2020.

Wherever they perform, Kenneth Brian and the band continue to captivate audiences with hard-hitting guitar tones, soulful vocals and a powerful rhythm section.

Remembering Jimmy Johnson (November 25, 1928 – January 31, 2022)

“It has been an absolute honor and pleasure to work with my fantastic publisher Candlewick on this book, and a revelation to see what gifted artist Monica Mikai has done with this story.” – Rhiannon Giddens

Premiering today is Sugaray’s “Gonna Lift You Up” from forthcoming ‘In Too Deep.’

“It means a lot that Buddy loves a record so much that he would do this record for me, and love me so much that he’d do this record.” – Bobby Rush

“His playing is superb, showing an almost reckless abandon when he gets revved up. He is performing on the edge, and if he falls, so be it. The pieces will not break.” – Little Feat’s Bill Payne

In these recordings you hear a glimpse of a forgotten America. Listen exclusively to Albert Smith’s “Down in Burningham.”