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Read More »Tag Archives: Bessie Smith
Theater Review (LA): One Night with Janis Joplin at the Pasadena Playhouse
The legendary rocker lives again in an extraordinarily entertaining musical show.
Read More »Music Review: Maria Muldaur – Steady Love
Maria Muldaur returned to New Orleans to record an album of electric blues.
Read More »Music Review: Alberta Hunter – Downhearted Blues: Live At The Cookery
One of the final recordings of classic blues singer Alberta Hunter is about to be released.
Read More »Music Review: Jazz Roots: The Music of the Americas
Historical survey of jazz on two-CD set.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith’
Miche brings the singer and her music to life through a committed performance resulting in a memorable theatrical experience almost guaranteed to lift the spirits.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Everything you always wanted to know about the blues plus classic performance.
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