“Music has always shaped civilizations. It influences identity, memory, protest, healing, and unity. In today's polarized world, music can become a soft power for peace. As an advocate for peace and the environment, I believe music should raise awareness — about humanity, about coexistence, about our responsibility to the Earth. If my music can inspire even one person to become more compassionate, more thoughtful, or more open to…

“Blues is American history told from the inside. Preserving it means honoring the roots while letting it grow. Musicians are storytellers and healers. In divided times, music reminds people of shared humanity.”

Omar Colemam: Chicago Windy Blues

Living Blues…

“I miss the soul and the diversity and the risk taking of the music I grew up on.So much of today's music is safe, bland cookie cutter pap. A lot of Rock music has become so homogenized. I also fear the consequences of AI.”

Kevin Steele: Rock n’ Roll in Fire

Roxx…

“I hope in the very least it can inspire people to look deeper into the history of the music and the people who created it. For example, everyone should know that the Blues is foundational music.”

Todd Albright: Deep Roots of Pure Blues 

Todd…

“Music - in fact, all art - has always played an important role in the health and well being of society: physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's a little disconcerting that we don't consume music like we used to - it's become this ubiquitous soundscape that's always present, but I'm not sure how much people truly appreciate it. Music always has been, and always will be, a central part of most people's lives. Life…

“Music introduced Black culture to many starting in the 1960's with the coming of rock and soul and the emergence of FM radio and college radio stations. That helped change attitudes, and there is now a general acceptance of African American culture.”

John Colgan-Davis: Blues Brother John…

”The Blues is the foundation for everything. If you really think about it, almost everything is Blues—95% of Western music is Blues! In fact, 95% of Western musical culture is built upon Black music. It’s the root that feeds every other branch.“

Igor Prado: Old, New, (Hot) Funky & Blue

Blues…

“The blues knows no color or cultural bounds and that is as it should be. It is human. We're all human. Therefore we all can love it, listen to and play it no matter what we look like or where we live. I own my blues because it is in my soul.  It has nothing to do with race, culture or geography.”

Johnny Never: Modern Roots Blues…

“I think the most important aspect is teaching young musicians that blues music is the real foundation of every other kind of music. It will only help them on whatever musical path they choose.”

Matthew Curry: One For The Ride

Matthew Curry, one of…

"I think blues brings people of all backgrounds together as everyone can relate and honestly, I believe that it's a very open accepting genre. I've seen where other traditionally rooted African-American music has remained in the black community where as in blues it's become a wonderful blend of all people."

Alex Lopez: Blues n’ Rock Retro Revival…