G. Love has always lived at the intersections—between blues and hip-hop, porch and pavement, tradition and instinct. Here, Garrett Dutton talks about the harmonica that opened the door, the records that stayed with him, and the sound that emerged when he stopped trying to belong to any one place.
Browsing: Interviews
A conversation with Corey Ledet about his long-awaited album ‘Live in Alaska,’ the magic of improvisation, and how a black accordion gave new life to his band.
Part Two of our North Mississippi Hill Country Blues series — Eric Deaton on learning the music at the juke joints where it was made.
How Luther Dickinson channels moonshine, memory, and modernity into the living pulse of Hill Country blues, told in a wide-ranging conversation.
A conversation with The Prickly Pair on character-driven songs, country tradition, and not taking themselves too seriously.
With humility, hard work, and a fierce love of the blues, Samantha Fish charts her own path — guided by collaborators, the road, and the music that came before her.
What’s it like being a go-to bassist in the blues world? Rodrigo Mantovani takes us inside his music, his mentors, and the projects that keep him inspired.
A remembrance of Raul Malo’s music, generosity, and belief in connection through song.
In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi looks at “Cold in hand” in the blues: stories of money gone and hearts left empty.
A firsthand look at Mississippi John Hurt’s rediscovery during the 1960s folk revival, exploring his music, gentle presence, and the management challenges he encountered late in life. Told through a 2018 interview with his manager Dick Waterman—who oversaw the final chapter of Hurt’s career—and the author’s own memories of the Philadelphia folk-blues scene, this feature illuminates both Hurt’s enduring artistry and the complex behind-the-scenes world of the revival era.