Blues

Blues Classics: Skip James – “Devil Got My Woman”

I'd rather be the devil, to be that woman manI'd rather be the devil, to be that woman manAw, nothin'…

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Nov 30: The late great Robert Nighthawk was born in 1909

Of all the pivotal figures in blues history, certainly one of the most important was Robert Nighthawk. He bridged the…

8 years ago

Feb 21: Nina Simone was born in 1933

Jazz is a white term to define black people. My music is black classical music. ~Nina Simone Once I understood…

9 years ago

Dec 11: Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton was born in 1926

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer and…

9 years ago

Steve Earle live in the KEXP studio 2015

Steve Earle performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 20, 2015. I saw Steve Earle with The Mastersons/Dukes last…

9 years ago