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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The legendary “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey remains top of mind these days as a trailblazing performer and inspiration. The newest vehicle to keep the music icon at the …
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Gangstagrass hip-hop/bluegrass hybrid sensation releases Nickel and Dime Blues new anticipated single on May 15th.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ultimate music love-in fest is full of roots and called Folk Alliance International. This year in New Orleans, the music conference opened with a clear theme defining what Folk …
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Down to the Roots Deep in Muddy Waters

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Legendary superstar drummer Ginger Baker dead at the age of 80. (August 19, 1937 – October 6, 2019). The English drummer socially sparked® our lives and his colleagues in the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Socially Sparked News’ Spotlight Artist Tinsley Ellis reveals his top three Socially Sparked® moments of 2017. Throughout December, we revisit our Spotlight Artists and ask them to share what Socially …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some of the most powerful Blues musicians in New York City and throughout the East Coast belted out the Blues in a New York State of Mind last week at …
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Chicago Blues Festival begins today with three free days of exceptional blues music, festival activities and summer fun. This year’s music event has a new venue — Millenium Park— which …
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Sizzling hot summer music festivals are kicking into high gear. One week and counting before the holiday weekend – the official …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Spotlight with Big Bill Morganfield”][vc_column_text]Singer/songwriter Big Bill Morganfield is many things but foremost he’s a loving son and grandson who sings his Blues away to heal and remember his …
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Sweet home for Chicago Blues? Beginning to look a lot like reality. After plans and funds raised to house a Blues Museum at Chicago’s historic Navy Pier fell through, …
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Tinsley Ellis on The Future of the Blues?

We continue our Sunday spotlight interviews in the Blues Music category with a one-on-one sit down with Southern Blues-Rocker Tinsley Ellis.

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Travelin’ Man Tinsley Ellis‘ Total Recall tells the inside story of how his career began plus future predictions for the blues as a genre. The prolific southern blues-rocker is …
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Empathy Plus Action Equals Solidarity.

“Empathy plus action equals solidarity” — Billy Bragg, musician, singer/songwriter, grassroots political activist

That was a recurring theme from singer/songwriter and …
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A Tribute to Blues Legend Muddy Waters is the order of the month. This week’s concert by the Nighthawks featuring Bob Margolin at New York City’s the Iridium ranks as one …
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The original Hootchie Coochie Man of modern blues – Rock ‘n Roll hall of famer Mr. Willie Dixon lives on through his music, his foundation and through Big Head …
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