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Author: Debra Devi
Debra Devi is a rock musician and the author of the award-winning blues glossary The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John). www.debradevi.com
Another scary word from hoodoo folklore, discover what “Cross” means in blues significance as sung by Ma Rainey and Sleepy John Estes!
Find out the deathly significance of “Crepe”, as used by Blind Lemon Jefferson and the Memphis Jug Band. This ain’t your mama’s thin pancakes…
Son House famously sang about the cooling board, now discover it’s origins and significance to the blues in the weekly article.
How cool is this? Find out the deep origins of the word “Cool” and how it became used in music and the blues
The Conjure Bag has mystical hoodoo powers… Find out it’s usages and meanings in the blues!
Find out what Memphis Minnie & James Cotton were singing about when they talk about a COMB — and how it relates to the Harmonica!
The guitar great discusses playing with Miles Davis and Charlie Musselwhite, his wild & incredible career, and his blues influences
To be cold in hand is an expression from the 1930s that’s been popular in blues, including by Bessie Smith, Bukka White, Big Bill Broonzy and more! Find out what it means!
Coffee grinding is one of many (many!) blues metaphors for sexual intercourse.
White Chicago blues guitarist Michael Bloomfield got the shock of his young life when he was gig with blues legend Muddy Waters — when Waters started talking about how much he loved to suck cock.