The man called Snooky, born James Edward Pryor, picked up the harmonica at age 14, despite the objections of his preacher dad…
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Robert Hicks was working as a cook at a barbecue stand in Atlanta when he was discovered by a Columbia Records talent scout. What started as a day job made him famous—Hicks was from then on known as Barbecue Bob…
The level of musicianship is jaw dropping. Haynes and company have delivered an acoustic feast that entertains and lifts the spirit.
This is the latest installment of our weekly series, The Language of the Blues, in…
Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer. And one of the greatest voices of all time: Otis Redding.
Raw, powerful, tender—his sound defined a new kind of soul music. While Motown Records released smooth polished numbers, down south at Stax, Otis and his band came out with all the grit lacking up north…
This is the latest from The Bluesmobile’s C.C. Rider, who spends her life venerating the founding fathers…
(Helena, Arkansas) — What is it about the Delta that gave rise to America’s music, the blues? Artists, journalists and Juke Joint owners will discuss the special magic that defines the King Biscuit Blues Festival
Wynonie Harris. The original lip-curler, the number one hip-thruster. Professional dancer and a consummate shouter…
New Jersey is rarely thought of as a bastion of the blues–even though Johnny “Clyde”…
Find out what passagreen really means in this installment of our popular weekly series, The…