The first blog post in a two part series on the music of Chicago from the 1930s to the 1970s. Everything from blues to jazz to R&B to soul to rock and roll can be found in Chicago!
Tag: blues music
Guest Post: Memphis Minnie vs The Levee
A guest post by Andra Ingram about the origins of "When The Levee Breaks" and the history of country blues singer-songwriter Memphis Minnie.
Interview: Aly Cook
Angie Moon interviews Aly Cook, a New Zealand based country musician with an inspiring story. She released her first album at the age of 46 and she's successfully crowdfunded each album. Find out more about her music and inspirations in …
Remastered: Black Musicians of the 60s, 70s, and 80s – Part 2
From Geno Washington to Muddy Waters, here is part 2 of The Diversity of Classic Rock's series on black musicians of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
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Review: Remastered: Devil at the Crossroads
Angie Moon reviews the new Netflix music documentary Remastered: Devil at the Crossroads about influential blues musician Robert Johnson.
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Where did the 50s go?
It's hard to find music from the 50s on the radio. Why is that? Is it an under appreciated decade? What's so great about it? Angie Moon explores this topic.
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