As most artists will attest, the most unexpected circumstance can spark artistic inspiration. That’s a fact that hasn’t been lost on singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Albert Castiglia with his latest album,…
Clarksdale, MS) - Delta Blues Museum announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nation's active-duty…
(MARSEILLES, FR)- Don't miss the 5th Edition of The European Blues Cruise! The one and only authentic Blues Festival on the Mediterranean Sea! This year, it's a 5 days pleasure cruising with world Class…
(MEMPHIS, TN) – “The Memphis Cook Convention Center was packed with blues musicians, fans, and music-world luminaries on May 9th anxious to see who would be announced as winners at the 40th…
The first commercial recording of vocal blues by an African-American singer was Mamie Smith's performance of Perry Bradford's "Crazy Blues" in 1920 on OKeh Records. Smith was backed by clarinetist…