Up-and-Coming Songstress Bre Wooten Releases New Single “Woman In The Middle”
As an adult, Bre decided to start singing with long time friend “Dre Walker”. Dre was doing lots of shows in the Tru state area. This is where blues promoter Craig smacks Harris of IDS Entertainment had a chance to see and hear her.
Bobby Rush Releases New Single and Video
“You’re Gonna Need a Man Like Me”
July 28, 2023: Today, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush released his video for “You’re Gonna Need a Man Like Me,” the newest single from his upcoming album All My Love For You.
Blue Heart Records signs Chris Beard
‘Pass It On Down’ slated for worldwide release on September 15, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – July 18, 2023 – PRLog — Blue Heart Records is pleased to announce the signing of second generation bluesman, Chris Beard. Raised in the company of veteran bluesmen including Buddy Guy and the late Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Beard bridges the generations with his approach to the blues.
Bobby Rush Releases New Single “I’m Free”
From Forthcoming Album All My Love For You
Out August 18 via Thirty Tigers
June 30, 2023: Today, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush released “I’m Free,” the opening track on his forthcoming album All My Love For You out on August 18 via Deep Rush Records / Thirty Tigers.
CANDID RECORDS RELEASES INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO OF
KEB’ MO’S “TAKING ME HIGHER”
FROM SWEETWATER
THE ALL-STAR SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
TO THE FEATURE FILM
True Story of First African American to Land an NBA Contract
(June 26, 2023) Candid Records is pleased to announce the release of the official video for “Taking Me Higher” by five-Time GRAMMY® winner Keb’ Mo’, from the SWEETWATER (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) album.
Bobby Rush Announces New Album
All My Love For You Out August 18
via Deep Rush Records/Thirty Tigers
June 2, 2023: Today, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush announced his new album All My Love For You will be released on August 18 via Deep Rush Records / Thirty Tigers.
HOUSTON’S LEONARD “LOWDOWN” BROWN SHARES SOUL SONG “FIND A BRIDGE” SINGLE & VIDEO TODAY
AS HE TURNS 70, HE PREPS DEBUT ALBUM BLUES IS CALLING ME (MUSIC MAKER FOUNDATION)
BROWN’S MUSIC FEATURED ON DISNEY+ /NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SERIES AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, NARRATED BY MICHAEL B. JORDAN
Exuding effortless cool, Houston, TX soul/bluesman Leonard “Lowdown” Brown today shared a new single and music video for the soul song “Find a Bridge,” (see below) which he wrote in response to Hurricane Katrina.
Atlanta-Based Pianist Joe Alterman Pays Tribute to His Mentor and Dear Friend, the Legendary Pianist/Composer Les McCann, on His Spirited New Trio Album
Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe, Available August 11 via Joe Alterman Music, Features Bassist Kevin Smith and Drummer Justin Chesarek on Material Spanning McCann’s Career
The first time that the two pianists met, Les McCann didn’t bother to formally greet Joe Alterman. The then wheelchair-bound McCann simply approached the stage of New York’s legendary Blue Note, where the younger pianist was in the middle of his soundcheck, and said, “Play me some blues, boy.”
Soulful Vibes on the Emerald Isle – How Have Reggae and Blues Influenced Ireland’s Entertainment Industry?
Ireland may be geographically distant from the birthplaces of soul, reggae, and blues, but there’s no doubt that these genres have had a huge influence on the music of the country. There are many historical connections between the Emerald Isle and the cultures that developed these forms of music.
CANDID RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF SWEETWATER MOVIE SOUNDTRACK
THE STORY OF THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN BASKETBALL PLAYER TO SIGN AN NBA CONTRACT
ALBUM & BRIARCLIFF ENTERTAINMENT’S WIDE THEATRICAL FILM RELEASE SET FOR APRIL 14, 2023
Keb’Mo’, Gary Clark Jr., Emmaline, Larkin Poe, Dianne Reeves, Terri Lyne Carrington, Robert Randolph and more are among the artists contributing to the 12-track album
(March 30, 2023) Candid Records announces the April 14, 2023 release of the soundtrack to the highly-anticipated feature film SWEETWATER.