Search Results: National Blues Museum (147)

The title track, “Major League Blues,” would turn out to include the last recording of blues guitar giant Jimmy Johnson.

“I grew up in a household where the blues was celebrated and its history embraced. I look forward to drawing from my own family legacy, knowledge of this community and depth of business experience in advancing the mission of the organization.” – Judith Black

‘Mr. Handy’s Blues’ has now been picked up for worldwide distribution in the educational space!

“There’s a space in music where you can do blues, and it can attract younger ears.”

Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Keb’ Mo’ are among the masterful musicians vying for honors at virtual program presented by The Blues Foundation

“I have found the Memphis community to be very welcoming, and very warm. I look forward to post-COVID when I can really get out and start to meet our partners and those people who make up the blues community here.” – Patricia Wilson Aden

Aden, President and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia and former Executive Director of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation to succeed Barbara Newman, who will be retiring.

September 17 Virtual Gala will honor Armstrong’s legacy of social justice

In addition to exhibits with a focus on Waters and the blues, the space will include a small venue, a recording studio, and a community garden.

Summer 2020 release will be JUNO Award-Winning and Boogie Woogie Piano Hall of Famer Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne’s 11th album