The First American Idol
Long before singing competitions hit the airwaves, blues artists had what they called “Cutting Contests.”
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The First American Idol
Long before singing competitions hit the airwaves, blues artists had what they called “Cutting Contests.”
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Who Killed Bessie Smith?
Bessie Smith is rumored to have died after an automobile crash, at a local hospital in Clarksdale. Could she have been saved?
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All About Lucille
Chances are, everyone has heard of B.B. King. But how much is known about his guitar?
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How Blind was Blind Lemon Jefferson?
Well, let’s be honest. We know he was actually blind. But how blind?
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The Blues Loses an Ambassador – Honey Boy Edwards
Honeyboy Edwards Dies at 96. The blues will surely miss him.
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Chicago Blues: A Living History; The (R)evolution Continues
Larry Skoller Has Done it Again. Another Rockin’ Blues Album.
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Etta James- A New Album?
That’s Right – Ms. Etta James Has a New Album Out… The Essential Modern Records Collection. Check it Out!
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The Scrub – Details, Diagrams, and Photos
The Scrub: A History of The African American Neighborhood in Tampa
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Robert Petway – Possible New Information
Robert Petway, Who Wrote “Catfish Blues” is Another Blues Mystery. We Are Trying to Piece it Together.
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The Robert Johnson Burial
Taken Largely From Ms. Rosie Estridge’s Last Interview – Robert Johnson’s Final Moments.
