Top 5 Blues Music Resources and Websites for Educators and Learners
Blues music is a genre that has deep roots in the Black American community. It is unique because it represents both a form and a genre of music. It was originally represented by melancholic tones. However, the scope of blues music has far surpassed its original sound.
DUWAYNE BURNSIDE
MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY BLUES LEGEND
RETURNS WITH
ACOUSTIC BURNSIDE,
HIS FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 17 YEARS—OUT ON DOLCEOLA RECORDINGS ON SEPTEMBER 23
JULY 19, 2022 (Holly Springs, MS) — DUWAYNE BURNSIDE’s music is primal as an alligator’s backbone—as raw, earthy, and fertile as the kudzu-covered terrain of the North Mississippi hills, where his family has defined the sound of the region’s blues for more than a half-century.
Canadian Blues Rising Star Angelique Francis Rides the Current of Human Connection with New Album, Long River
Acclaimed Multi-Genre Singer-Songwriter & Multi-Instrumentalist Kicks Off Second Album Release with Smoldering Single, “Storms From My Eyes”
It takes so much more than a strong voice, songs, and performing ability to break through the ocean’s swell of talent out there; it also takes a special ‘something’ that, while hard to pinpoint, is undeniably irresistible…
Vaneese Thomas Announces New Album, ‘Fight The Good Fight’
Eighth career album and Blue Heart Records’ debut slated for April 15, 2022 release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Feb. 23, 2022 – PRLog — On Monday, February 21 at City Winery in New York City, Vaneese Thomas sang two tracks from her new album, as a special guest of the Black Opry Revue, accompanied by Al Orlo on guitar. Black Opry is a home for Black artists and fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music.
LEGENDARY BLUES SINGER AND GUITARIST RESURRECTED WITH FIRST NEW ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS – LARRY MCCRAY’S BLUES WITHOUT YOU AVAILABLE MARCH 25
Highly Anticipated Album Produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith + Released via Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Records
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Poised to become a genre-shaping staple with the release of two major label albums in the 90’s, rustbelt Blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray proves he’s been hiding in plain sight with today’s announcement of his first album in nearly seven years, Blues Without You, set for release on March 25.
Grammy Nominated Soul Artist Sugaray Rayford Returns
‘In Too Deep’ Explores Love, Loneliness & Social Issues
Drops March 4, 2022 via Forty Below Records
Sugaray Rayford is back with In Too Deep, a modern take on retro-soul that explores the themes of love, loneliness & pertinent social issues of today. This collection of poignant material will drop via Forty Below Records on March 4, 2022.
Keb’ Mo’ Pays Tribute To His Friend Bill Withers with Cover of “Lean on Me”
New Album Good To Be out January 21, 2022 via
Rounder Records
November 12, 2021: Today, five-time GRAMMY winner Keb’ Mo’ released a cover of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” from his forthcoming album Good To Be that will be released on January 21, 2022 via Rounder Records. Good To Be is now available for pre-order.
Bonamassa Shatters Own Billboard Record With His 25th Number 1 Blues Album
NEW RELEASE “TIME CLOCKS” ALSO TOP 10 ON A HOST OF OTHER MUSIC CHARTS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For the 25th time in his career, two time-Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa sits atop Billboard’s Blues Album Chart, still holding the record for more number 1 albums than any other musician on that chart.
Eric Gales Ascends The Throne On His Career-Defining New Album ‘Crown,’ Out January 28th via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group
Today, with the release of his new album’s title track featuring Joe Bonamassa, blues legend and guitarist Eric Gales takes his rightful place at the head of the blues-rock table as he announces ‘Crown,’ his career-defining new album, out January 28th via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group.
Keb’ Mo’ Bridges Nashville and Compton on
New Album Good To Be out January 21, 2022
via Rounder Records
Official Video for New Single
“Good Strong Woman” (feat. Darius Rucker)
Out Today
October 14, 2021: Today, five-time GRAMMY winner Keb’ Mo’ announced his new album Good To Be, set for release on January 21, 2022 via Rounder Records.