Mance Lipscomb: The Sage of the Texas SongstersNew!!
Mance Lipscomb was not just a bluesman; he was a "songster," a title that carries the weight of an entire era of American music. Born in 1895 in Navasota, Texas, Lipscomb lived the majority of his life as a tenant farmer, only gaining international recognition in 1960 at the age of 65. His discovery by […]
The Night the Stars Aligned: Buddy Guy and SRV at the Lone Star CafeNew!!
While the set featured several blues standards, the standout moment was their take on "Mary Had A Little Lamb." Though originally a Buddy Guy track from the 1960s, Stevie had popularized it for a new generation on his Texas Flood album.
Lurrie Bell: The Resilience of Chicago BluesNew!!
Lurrie Bell’s career has been shaped by his collaborations with the architects of the Chicago sound. Beyond his lifelong musical partnership with Carey Bell, he spent years as a member of Koko Taylor’s Blues Machine
The Six-String Immortals: 25 Guitarists Who Defined the Sound of RockNew!!
We’ve organized these legends based on their technical innovation, cultural impact, and the sheer power of their playing.
Fanou Torracinta: The Architect of Modern Corsican SwingNew!!
Fanou Torracinta has emerged as a premier voice in the world of jazz manouche, skillfully bridging the gap between the traditions of Django Reinhardt and the melodic beauty of his native Corsica. While he first gained attention as a teenage prodigy on the Mediterranean festival circuit, his recent work marks a transition into a more […]