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Q&A with Canadian virtuoso guitarist/singer Paul DesLauriers - undeniably part of the 'Maple Blues' elite

"I think all music brings people together, when we enjoy music from any part of the world, it reminds us that we are all brothers and sisters from the same mother, which is this planet Earth."

Paul DesLauriers: Blues-Rock Experiences…

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Q&A with Polish musician Kinga Glyk - considered the best jazz/blues bassist representing the young generation

"Music is supposed to be beautiful, it should move your heart and it shoul move the hearts of the listeners."

Kinga Głyk: The Rising Star

Kinga Głyk is 19 years old, and she has played more than 100…

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Interview with Nashville-based duo of Markey Blue & Ric Latina - The Blues Are Knockin' it really hits the spot

"Blues music touches you in such a deep way. Its history and roots are where so many other music genres have come from. There is such accessibility and community in Blues music."

Markey Blue: Blues To The Next Level…

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An Interview with California based Chase Walker - the next generation of the blues has come calling!

"Blues is more about expressing emotion through a singer note than any other genera I have played."

Chase Walker: The Rising Age of Blues

This is a story about what a kid and a guitar can accomplish in a few…

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Canadian poet and writer Stanley Fefferman talks about the blues, jazz, poetry, Homer, Naropa and Mingus

"The Blues is very similar to literary elegy and satire, it is the expression of longing and loss."

Stanley Fefferman: Wonderful World

Canadian Stanley Fefferman is professor emeritus at York University,…

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Q&A with French singer/guitarist/producer Renaud Villet (Rivherside) - Blues with Electro & Hip-Hop sounds

"The blues is the best way to express myself."

Rivherside: Without Limits

After playing for many years in different blues bands, Renaud Villet, a singer/guitarist/producer based in Clermont-Ferrand,…

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Interview with the master of Roadhouse Soul, Brian Langlinais - has a calling: to bring great songs to life

"To me music/art is totally subjective. There are paintings that are considered masterpieces that I would consider no better than my children’s kindergarten drawings…it’s all in the eye of the beholder."

Brian Langlinais: On The Right Side…

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Brazilian harmonica player Ivan Marcio talks about Billy Branch, Honeyboy Edwards and local blues scene

"Blues is a simple music made to simple people and if you don't be simple, probably will play the Blues but doesn't feel the Blues."

Ivan Márcio: Blueseiro De Alegria

Brazilian musician…

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Q&A with British singer Malaya Blue - undoubtedly a major breakthrough artist on the UK Blues circuit last years

"Blues like any musical genre can deliver a strong message and it should. It is incredibly sad that we are still fighting, hating and blaming. We have the privilege of being the dominant species and yet it is often used for destructive measures."

Malaya Blue: Heartbeat Rhythms &…

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Q&A with veteran musician Thomas Bingham - a hardworking multitalented artist in entertainment industry

"My Hopes are that music escapes from the Quagmire that it is in and true artistry is returned. My fears are that virtual music will become the norm."

Thomas Bingham: The Magic Of Music

Toney Moneye Music…

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Mexican blues guitarist Alejandro 'El Pato' Pascual of Estación Monrovia talks about the local blues scene

"Music will always be one of the best means to make changes and to spread it everywhere."

Alejandro Pascual: Blues Railroads

Estación Monrovia Blues Band from Mexico City starts in 2012 with variety of influences and…

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Q&A with bassist David Givens talks about the 60s, Zephyr, Hooker, Hendrix, Candy Givens & Tommy Bolin

"Today’s blues people seem more interested in striking a pose and keeping to the old forms more than they are in the qualities that made the earlier artists so unforgettable. My fear is that the blues will turn into a competition to see who can do the best imitation of the greats of days gone by."…

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Q&A with artistic director, Gianni Melis of Narcao Blues Festival in Sardinia, Italy - get in touch with Blues culture

"Blues has a strong impact on the life of people who loves it, because it reduces a lot the distance between people of different origins and political thoughts."

Gianni Melis: Narcao Blues Festival…

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Q&A with Southern Blues/Soul musician Ra’Shad The Blues Kid - keepin' the blues tradition alive as genuine

"Blues music is a genre of music that can genuinely bring all kinds of people together. Blues was born in the Southern states and grew beyond it. The music is continually enjoyed by people of all races and it's something that many can relate to."

Ra’Shad 'The Blues Kid': Original &…

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Q&A with British powerful trio, Trident Waters - bridge between vintage and contemporary Rock and Blues

"I think Blues Rock as a whole has become a multi-cultural community."

Trident Waters:  Tales Of Rock n' Blues

British powerful blues rock trio, Trident Waters formed in 2014…

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UK musician/songwriter Del Bromham talks about the yesterdays and nowadays of music and his experiences

"I miss the excitement and the atmosphere which seemed to be going on all around. Like I said before, not just the music, but the culture and changes going on also. Music seems to have little originality."

Del Bromham: The Ballad of Knight…

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Interview with Charles Baty - the masterful "Little Charlie" of the Nightcats - one of most inspirational figures

"The blues is a way of communicating through music, showing your emotions – whether happiness or sadness – in a musical manner and hopefully entertaining the audience while doing this."

Charlie Baty: Skronky Tonk Grooves…

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Interview with Follaje Blues Band (Jorge Garcia Ledesma & Adrian Nunez) - a legendary Mexican band

"The Blues is a tremendus impact because the blues has racial, political and social implications which prevents this music to penetrate other cultures in other countries and it can be mistaken in the global comercial business. It has been manipulated, whitened-up and masked to comply with the commercial ends."…

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Q&A with multitalented musician, Fabrizio Grossi - collaborations with the all-star team of Blues n' Rock

"Blues and subsequently RNR, hold a very important role, because were the sound track of the years of change, in good and in bad, anti war, anti racism, equality with a love message."

Fabrizio Grossi: Supersonic Machine …

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Q&A with renowned Jazz pianist and composer David Punshon -- well-known as part of band 'Babe Ruth'

"The social-cultural implications of jazz could be seen as a melting pot of black and white on both the stage and in the audiences of the 50s and 60s, at a time when racial discrimination was rife. Jazz musicians played from their hearts, which might be seen as being spiritual."

David…

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