Blues Music News--4.17.12

China's music industry sings the blues over new copyright rules Reuters Under the proposal, certain music rights would only have a three-month limit, allowing others to use, record or distribute songs after that period at government-set rates. Rights' holders would also lose veto power over who can use their work. See all stories on this topic »

Joan Osborne Circles Back to Blues With 'Bring It On Home' Billboard Part of that might stem from the fact that the album contains many covers from the blues and soul world, but the memories that the songs evoke take her back to her musical roots. "I cut my teeth by learning how to sing blues, soul, and R&B songs," she ... See all stories on this topic » Billboard

'Folila': Visionary music from Mali's Amadou & Mariam New York Daily News The dexterous guitar lines speak of traditional Malian music, but they're imbued with blues from deep in the Mississippi. Their voices carry tongues from Paris, London, Brooklyn and Bamako, while the genres straddle the distinct worlds of rap, funk, ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Theatre Documentary Recalls Lost Blues Town Patch.com Home to a diverse mix of residents, including Latino and Filipino immigrants, this area, now part of Hayward, was the center of an active blues music scene — so much so that some consider Russell City to be the birthplace of the West Coast blues style. See all stories on this topic »

In Concert: Ex-Door teams up with bluesman to play two Florida dates this week Palm Beach Post "It's definitely blues-based," Manzarek said. "It's 12-bar blues, but with an expanded structure. It's 21st century blues." Rogers said the new music really translates nicely to the live stage – the set is the full album, though Manzarek adds that he, ... See all stories on this topic » Palm Beach Post

South Puget Sound Live Music and DJ Calendar: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Weekly Volcano Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Taco Thursday Live Blues Night. 5 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill ... See all stories on this topic »

Music on Main Street to feature blues Porterville Recorder The Stepsons, a local blues band with a classic-rock edge, is set to take the stage Friday during this week's Music on Main Street. The concert will begin at 6 pm on the gazebo stage at Centennial Park, located across from City Hall, 291 N. Main St. See all stories on this topic »

South Puget Sound Live Music and DJ Calendar: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Weekly Volcano 7 pm lesson, 8 pm music. $7. O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Vintage Vinyl, with Joelson. 9 pm. El Gaucho Tacoma - Downtown. Butch Harrison in the Piano Lounge. 6 pm. NC. Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. In The Pocket Blues/Soul/Jazz ... See all stories on this topic »

Guitarist's gospel stirs the soul San Antonio Express By Jim Beal Jr. Lurrie Bell's delivers gospel with conviction and commitment on his new CD, "The Devil Ain't Got No Music." / SA Though there's a short musical step between roots gospel and blues, there's a lyrical gulf. Blues performers have long ... See all stories on this topic »

New music Tuesday: New albums from Amadou & Mariam and Yann Tiersen 89.3 KPCC Amadou & Mariam perform during the 17th Annual East Coast International Blues and Roots Music Festival April 14, 2006 in Byron Bay, Australia. Drew Tewksbury is back for new music Tuesday. This week, Drew reviews an album from Amadou & Mariam, ... See all stories on this topic » 89.3 KPCC

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Music | Luke James - Mo' Better Blues | Singersroom Luke James bares his soul on his latest release "Mo' Better Blues." The former Luke & Q member declares his love for that special someone in a sensual and ... singersroom.com/content/2012.../Luke-James-Mo-Better-Blues...