Blues from the Streets of ‘The Other America’
BY TERRY MESSMAN J. B. Lenoir was one of the bravest political voices of his era. He sang against poverty, lynching, the Vietnam War, racism and…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Bo Diddley
The “Bo Diddley Beat” is a timeless style that has influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Clash. It’s driving, five beat rhythm has been borrowed,…
LANGUAGE OF THE BLUES: KINGSNAKE
This is the latest installment of the weekly series, The Language of the Blues, in which author/rocker Debra Devi explores the meaning of a word or…
Chicago Blues Festival to Celebrate Legacy of Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters
From the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs Centennial tribute performances by friends and family of the legendary bluesmen will cap the annual festival June…
Cold Ground Was My Bed: The Blues and Social Justice
BY TERRY MESSMAN Originally posted by Street Spirit Cold ground was my bed last night, rocks was my pillow too Cold ground was my bed last…
Interview: Aaron Neville
[Lightly edited for clarity.-Ed] DH: Good morning Aaron, how are you today? AN: I’m fine, how are you? DH: I’m great, I’m in the beautiful city…
CLASSIC ALBUM: West Side Soul by Magic Sam
CLASSIC ALBUM: MAGIC SAM – WEST SIDE SOUL BY TODD BEEBE The late 1960’s proved to be a very inspirational time for the blues. Younger generations…