The subject matter in Cohen’s songs is often morose. In fact, it became somewhat of a trademark for his music.
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“We just try to sit down and write the best songs we can. I think if we can do that, everything will take care of itself.”
Tempestuous soul arias, urban love dramas, Memphis blues, and civil rights anthems are performed with an idiomatically Indian feel.
Dawn Tyler Watson had three months to recuperate from her triple bypass before competing in this year’s International Blues Challenge.
Facts about New Orleans Piano Player Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., Dr John is a singer, songwriter, actor, piano player and guitarist, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Joe Cocker. Immortalized at Woodstock. Lampooned by John Belushi. Best known for his raw, grit-soaked re-interpretations of other peoples’ songs. His venerations, you might say…
Sam declared that “to me, making music is all about freedom. I believe I have a gift from God and I’ve worked hard all my life to pursue my own vision of it…
See what actor Chadwick Boseman had to say about playing the magnificent James Brown in “Get On Up”, out TODAY!
Lance Lopez was only five years old when he first held a guitar. He knew then, that was his calling…
The blues made Paul Rodgers wonder, imagine…