"The Blues originated from the Black Community and described Black People’s hard times mainly due to racial discrimination. As a result, the Blues had – by default – a big impact to human rights as it motivated people, societies and authorities to adapt deterrent legislation. As a music idiom, the Blues had a vibe strong enough to inspire and be the base for modern music which is massively accepted and dominates audiences for 60 – 70 years now. Thus, the…

"The blues expresses the whole range of human emotions and has always been rooted in personal struggles and societal challenges, so it will always be relevant. I think as a blues artist it’s important to embrace the heritage of the genre, but also to find your own voice within it and bring something new to the table."

Will Wilde: The Blues Is Still Alive…

"Music contains various forms of expression, which can satisfy different people. It is a Universe that has it all and can serve everyone! Of course, it is up to the people themselves which kind of music they will choose, depending on their state of mind at each stage of their life and development. However, I do believe in qualities."

Konstantinos Kalaitzis:…

“Music is culture all the genres of music. I believe that music must include in all the schools as a basical lesson of cultural life. I don't like all the talent shows, that providing less good music. All the children from school must learn what is Rock n’ Roll music, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Rock etc.“…

"I hope that people start to really see the value that live music brings to our quality of life, to our wellbeing and to the harmony of a society. Also, I hope that they speak up and let their city councilmen know that we need more venues, in all cities, for live music."

Angelica Jones: New Generation Blues

Angelica Jones has…

“Music is the way of the world. I don’t know many languages. Hell, I only know English, but I know if I can play some blues, I resonate with everyone around the world.”

Eddie 9V: Road Trip Soundtrack

Born Brooks Mason in June 1996, Eddie 9V was playing guitar by the age of six (“one of those with the speaker in it – the most bang for your buck,…

"Classic Blues acknowledges the commonality of human experiences. It shows us that we exist in a reality where our souls respond in the same ways as other souls around us do when stimulated by the emotions in the music we experience together. I believe that in today’s fragmented societies which are under constant attack by forces committed to controlling them in their quest for power and money, music is a counter force that can fend off these attacks,…

"I think music is going to come full circle. People are going to wipe the gloss off everything and hear the roots. I think, hopefully sooner than later, we’re going to get back to an era of home, organic projects where people are more statement oriented on how they feel. It’ll be more natural, tempos will fluctuate, some bad notes will sneak in; you’ll have real sentiments. My fear is that things will go in the other direction and become so computer…

"I don’t think the blues will ever die as long as we have people that love it and interpret the boys in their own way."

Dennis Spencer: Bluesman From Jupiter

Dennis Spencer’s life in music has been great…when it wasn’t trying to kill him. When he was 12, his father came home with an accordion and a guitar and told the kids to flip coins. Dennis…

"I’d imagine, all art forms -- be it dance, music, painting, film -- are essential to the health and well-being of a society. Without the promotion and proliferation of the arts we shrivel up -- or go underground. Those repressive regimes that forbid artistic expression are to us in the free world, terrifying. I would first of all hope for a peaceful future, one in which new ‘golden ages” of the arts flourish."…