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World Premiere Track From Ronnie Baker Brooks
Second generation Chicago bluesman, Ronnie Baker Brooks, will be releasing his first album in ten years on January 20th, 2017.
December 13, 2016 No Comments
Events
Music of Aretha Franklin to be Celebrated at Carnegie Hall
Entrepreneur, Michael Dorf, has announced that the music of Aretha Franklin will be celebrated with a special benefit concert at Carnegie Hall on March 6th, 2017.
December 12, 2016 No Comments
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Blues/Roots Radio in the Birthplace of the Blues
At 12:35 PM on Saturday, November 19th, 2016, WXXO, went ‘On the Air’ and launched Clarksdale’s 24 hour blues and roots radio station, known as XRDS.fm.
December 12, 2016 No Comments
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Mississippi Blues Trail Celebrates 10 Years
The Mississippi Blues Trail Program not only celebrates and immortalizes the state’s vast contributions to the music world, but also draws so many to our state who are yearning for an authentic experience.
December 8, 2016 No Comments
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About JJ Cale
One of the most reclusive, laid-back artists in the history of blues, rock, Americana, and red dirt country, would have been 78 years old on December 5th.
December 7, 2016 No Comments
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Postal Service to Issue Mississippi Bicentennial Stamp
As part of their Statehood Series, there will be a 2017 forever stamp that celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mississippi statehood.
December 5, 2016 No Comments
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New Musical Works Added to Grammy Hall of Fame
The Recording Academy has announced 25 new musical works that will be added to the Grammy Hall of Fame this year.
December 2, 2016 No Comments
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Chicago Blues Camp 2017 Registration Opens
An intensive learning and performing “camp” experience for adult musicians, it offers an opportunity to learn Chicago-style blues, from talented Chicago musicians, and then play that music in the city where it all began.
December 2, 2016 No Comments
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Magic Sam
Tomorrow marks the 47th anniversary of the all-too-early death of a West Side Chicago guitar master. In honor of his gifted influence on the world of electric blues music, we offer 10 things you may not know about Samuel Maghett, better known to the world as Magic Sam.
November 30, 2016 No Comments
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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John Available Now
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2014, a group of esteemed musicians and friends joined together for ‘The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: A Celebration of Mac & His Music’
November 27, 2016 No Comments
