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Sarles gives an in-depth look at what went into making Sweet Blues: A Film About Michael Bloomfield, and touches on other topics related to music documentary films as well.

No one would ever say Pete Seeger was a blues singer, or even close. And yet…

BREAKING: Pete Seeger Passes Away at 94

Amiri Baraka, the militant man of letters and tireless agitator whose blues-based, fist-shaking poems, plays and criticism made him a provocative and groundbreaking force in American culture, has died.

“I talk to people. I take interest in people. (I) find out what they’re doing, what they’re about, What they do; just, everything. That’s always been my way.”

King Biscuit Blues Festival and The Core Culture

Many delta blues men sang about the mean ol’ captain, including Son House and Robert Johnson. Now find out what “Captain” REALLY means.

The longstanding tin-roof garage party that’s been a staple of the community and a famous destination for blues fans at large for decades was shut down by police last night.

The Rural Members Association, is proud to announce the 16th Annual Freedom Creek Blues Festival in Aliceville, Alabama, founded by the late, great Willie King.

I’m just gonna come flat out and say it: If you haven’t paid a visit to the Mississippi Delta yet, plan one now to this starkly beautiful, richly musical place.