Screamin’ Jay Hawkins was ahead of his time…
Blues
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Son House was one of the great Delta bluesmen – but twice in his life, events almost conspired to keep his music from public ears…
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It’s been more than 60 years since Mildred Bailey – aka Mrs. Swing – died. But the jazz singer is back in the news.
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Lightnin’ Hopkins was one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time, and he didn’t have to make any deals with the devil to get there…
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Even if you’ve never heard Big Mama Thornton, born 85 years ago today, you’re probably familiar with some of her best-known songs.
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Marvin Gaye personified the changing landscape of R&B music during the mid 20th century.
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It’s a good day to take a look at 10 great characters he played…
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We look back at the life of the man called the “King of Soul”…
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Though he never recorded a note or penned a lyric, John Hammond remains one of the most important figures in the history of American pop music…
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A few who’ve helped put Chicago on the map…