“I think the blues is still alive because it keeps finding new ways to express itself. But when we talk about its evolution, I think it’s important to remember that it didn’t emerge simply as a musical genre; it came out of a very particular historical, social and cultural context. For me, that can’t be separated from its identity.”…

“I wanted to prove that to myself, so I simply went ahead and did it, regardless of what anyone else might think. I also loved how straight forward the whole process was. You don't have to explain anything to anyone else, and if I made a mistake, I had only myself to blame. I thought it was a wonderful experience.”

Johnny Laporte: The Blues of…

“If we didn't have music inside and around us we would dehydrate and die like a houseplant that you've forgotten to water. It's easy to stay passionate about music because music is always changing. We are continually being exposed to new ideas, new sounds....new inspiration.”

Bees Deluxe: Garage Blues…

“I think music that was the foundation for my engineering career. In engineering you’ll hear about Pythagoras, but it was he who discovered the mathematical ratios for music. And as great of an invetor as he was, Leonardo DaVinci was also a skilled musician.”…

“There are things that transcend borders; beyond language, human beings possess the capacity to feel and express emotions. In a sense, one becomes a kind of minstrel or troubadour, keeping alive a tradition as significant today as it was in its beginnings: the need to survive persists, and one is transformed into a chronicler, a communicator.”

Jose Maria Rearte:…

“Basically, when you’re put in a situation that is a once in a lifetime opportunity, you need to give 110% and do your thing the best you can. Don’t copy someone else’s thing do your thing and eventually you will be recognized for your individualism.”

Rick Berthod: Get Back Home to the…

“Do blues musicians have an obligation to tell forgotten stories in order for the music to stay alive? I don't really know. It’s not easy making a living as a blues musician, so I can’t fault anyone for not carving out the time and money it takes to tell the stories of those who came before us. What I do know is that I love the blues, and I care deeply about its history.”…

“I think the willingness of blues musicians to be open minded when it comes to exploring other ways to keep the blues alive. Tradition doesn’t mean stagnation… being open crossing over with other genres isn’t the loss of tradition, it’s more like preservation.”

FOG Blues & Brass Band: Backs Been…

“I believe the blues (the pentatonic scale, the I-IV-V structure) is the cornerstone of Western music. When songwriting, I let the music write itself and give it space to manifest. I like to serve the song; it will tell you where it wants to go, and you just go along with it.”

Alex Kilroy: Break My…

“I believe that blues doesn't compete... blues waits for you!! In Argentina, blues has been present from Oscar Aleman onwards, always!!! Obviously, the work is hard when your music isn't played on the radio. But blues has been through it all, and Bad Bunny and all that plankton aimed at the newer generations is no match!! Today, a young person looks up "Blues" on YouTube and finds music to listen to and research until the day of…