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L.A. composer/producer and guitarist Eric Otis talks about Gerald Wilson, Shuggie and his spiritual course

"All humans can relate to the emotional states conjured up in music, and the blues especially can be deeply emotional."

Eric Otis: The Mantra of Emotions

Eric Otis is a mostly self-taught composer,…

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Musician & visual artist Ralph Kinsey of Kinsey Report talks about the Blues and the Sound Impressions

"The connections for Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Reggae and African music are spirit, soul, with love of life, with all its inequalities."

Ralph Kinsey: Sound, Vision & Rhythm…

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Poet/spoken word artist Rich Ferguson talks about Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Wanda Coleman and music

"I hope that artists continue to be more open and expressive, collaborate more, continue to learn from one another, and are never afraid to express their ideas, no matter the state of politics, war, religion, or whatever else is going on in the world."

Rich Ferguson: The Voice of…

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Interview with Frank Ferrara and Tony Diorio of Bang - one of the best kept diamonds of American rock

"I miss the innocence and all the great music of the 60's and 70's….they don't make music like that anymore…"

Bang: The Big Bang of Rock n' Roll

Philadelphia based Heavy Metal trio Bang have…

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Interview with unique and versatile musician Franck Ash one of the finest Blues artists in Europe today

"...emotions and feelings. Blues speaks about real life, the good and downside in everyone’s life."

Franck Ash: Beyond The Fantasy

Franck Ash band; Immersed in…

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Interview with Roser Infiesta Valls, Mrs. Zúmel - she have a wide knowledge and offer on the blues world

"Blues has made me to be a better person, discover hidden feelings and develop some good qualities I have never thought I had."

Roser Infiesta Valls, Mrs. Zúmel: Señora del Blues

Roser…

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Interview with Mississippi Marshall Hopper, a bluesman who's music is a collection of life experiences

"The blues music of today sometimes lacks realism for me. I fear that if more young bluesmen don’t start bring the realism back to their blues that we may see the genre morph into something that may have never existed."

Mississippi Marshall: The Delta's…

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Greek Blues Scene: Interview with Lazytrains, a youthful band where disseminates the axioms of music

"We are the Music! People don’t act the same but they still people. Music may look a little different but it still the same."

Lazytrains: All Aboard The Rhythm n' Blues

The Lazytrains is a new Rhythm n' Blues band from Athens, Greece.…

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Interview with Greek origin Nick Kipridis of South Australian blues-soul-rock band of The Streamliners

"A further revelation is that most people have very similar problems to yours – the blues are universal – and herein lies the appeal of blues music."

Nick Kipridis: The Streamliner of Oz…

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Interview with Dede Priest, a unique singer that crosses lines and "turns Blues, Soul, and Jazz inside out"

"I am sheltered by the Blues.  My deepest, most tender, most passionate, most memorable, warmest experiences I have found and felt inside the HOUSE of the Blues."

Dede Priest: Modern Day Blues Queen

Dede…

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Dutch musician-activist Harry Loco talks about Brian Haw, Michael Bowen, Melanie and world peace

"Meanwhile we weren’t very careful with our Mother Earth, so what we need now is a kind of "Woodstock for the World" to raise consciousness, we are running out of time."

Harry Loco: Peace, Love & Harmony

Wherever Harry goes…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 17, 2014 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Interview with trumpet and trombone player Mic Gillette of Tower of Power, a world-renowned musician

"I believe 'Black Music' is really all about the voice, and horns are very complementary to the voice. There have been some great arrangers over the years who understand this. I play Soul Music."

Mic Gillette: The Power of Soul…

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Interview with Brazilian Blues pioneer Flávio Guimarães, a consistently evolving and pioneering harmonica

"Blues is one of the main roots of the Jazz and Jazz influenced Bossa Nova. I hear a lot of Blues in many of the Tom Jobim’s songs."

Flávio Guimarães: Southern Cross Blues

Flávio Guimarães is a harmonica…

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Interview with talented musician Taylor Scott, the truth and passion are important components in his music

"Blues can make you feel happy, sad, angry, and sexual. It can make you feel like dancing and feel like crying at the same time. It covers a very broad range of human emotions and people can connect to that."

Taylor Scott: Far Away From Cliché …

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Interview with blues veteran singer Dave "Elmo" Bailey - the epitome of the well-traveled bluesman

"Chicago is the Mecca for the Blues...Texas is a different animal all together....great music scene. New York is more Jazz...all though there is a small scene...."

Dave "Elmo" Bailey: The Citizen of Blues…

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Interview with Canadian Terry Gillespie - deconstructing the complexities of jazz, blues and African music

"My hope is that live music will survive and flourish. My fear is the world will get more and more noisy and impersonal."

Terry Gillespie: Bluesoul Language

In the mid 1960’s, Michigan was a very…

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Viking hillbilly musician poet Michael Dean Odinn Pollock talks about the words and the sound of words

"Music and poetry walk hand in hand."

Michael Dean Odinn Pollock: Life Is A Learning Process 

Composer, writer, poet, producer, performer and multi-artist Michael Dean Odinn Pollock has…

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Interview with versatile one-man band Dave Harris, a veteran buskin' musician who live with the blues

"The blues is based on emotions, sad but also happy. The release of emotions gives me a sense of catharsis and makes me feel better (and hopefully the audience too)."

Dave Harris: On The Road Again

Dave Harris…

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Dutch blues icon Nicko Christiansen of Livin' Blues talks about the paths of music, life and art

"Money is making robot people, very bad for the whole planet and life on it. The system is wrong but to find out it is too late. Times will change, there is no other way."

Nicko Christiansen: The Way of Livin'…

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Added by Michael Limnios Blues Network on February 12, 2014 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Interview with roots & blues band of Champagne Charlie from the Dutch - focus to sound of 20’s to 50’s

"Blues is an universal language. It is music you can put in a lot of your own personality and emotions. People understand the feeling immediately."

Champagne Charlie: Time Machine

Champagne…

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