Author: Debra Devi

Duane Allman’s favorite tuning was pioneered by none other than Robert Johnson and Son House. Discover “Cross-Spanish” and it’s huge significance to the blues in this week’s column!

Another scary word from hoodoo folklore, discover what “Cross” means in blues significance as sung by Ma Rainey and Sleepy John Estes!

Find out the deathly significance of “Crepe”, as used by Blind Lemon Jefferson and the Memphis Jug Band. This ain’t your mama’s thin pancakes…

Son House famously sang about the cooling board, now discover it’s origins and significance to the blues in the weekly article.

How cool is this? Find out the deep origins of the word “Cool” and how it became used in music and the blues

The Conjure Bag has mystical hoodoo powers… Find out it’s usages and meanings in the blues!

Find out what Memphis Minnie & James Cotton were singing about when they talk about a COMB — and how it relates to the Harmonica!

The guitar great discusses playing with Miles Davis and Charlie Musselwhite, his wild & incredible career, and his blues influences

To be cold in hand is an expression from the 1930s that’s been popular in blues, including by Bessie Smith, Bukka White, Big Bill Broonzy and more! Find out what it means!

Coffee grinding is one of many (many!) blues metaphors for sexual intercourse.