Blues Music News--4.27.12

After five decades, blues legend Taj Mahal keeps doing his own thing Fairbanks Daily News-Miner by Suzanna Caldwell / scaldwell@newsminer.com Photo by Jay Blakesberg Taj Mahal will bring his multicultural take on blues music to Fairbanks Thursday at The Blue Loon. His latest album, "Maestro," was nominated for a Grammy. Photo by Baron Wolmans Taj ... See all stories on this topic »

Local scene has musicians singing the blues The News Herald Musicians as good as the ones who were heard this past weekend. If I'm lucky, maybe a few people who enjoy live jazz or blues will come out this week and help keep a night I hold dear alive. And then, if I'm really lucky, some of those people will even ... See all stories on this topic »

What Does Islamic Music Have to do With Blues, Jazz, and Surf Rock? More Than ... D Magazine The Adhaan is based on the Arabic musical system with wavy intonation. The fluttering notes of Mahalia Jackson clearly reflect the chant of the Adhan, in a really surprising manner. Next, he played an old and primitive Mississippi Delta Blues number, ... See all stories on this topic »

2nd Annual Cork & Blues Fest Features 6 Vineyards And "DieDra" the Blues Diva Rockbridge Weekly Attracting nearly 600 attendees in its first year, the Cork & Blues Fest is back for its second year on Saturday, May 19 from 1 pm to 8 pm at Glen Maury Park. The event offers festival-goers a unique and relaxing combination of blues music and wine ... See all stories on this topic » Rockbridge Weekly

Nighttime musical options abound during the New Orleans Jazz Fest NOLA.com Rock 'n' Bowl hosts a free night dedicated to the memory of Snooks Eaglin, with video and music of Eaglin at the venue. It's Piano Night at the House of Blues. Three former Radiators play at the Howlin' Wolf: Dave Malone, fellow guitarist Camile ... See all stories on this topic » NOLA.com

Des Moines' blues brothers play final shows DesMoinesRegister.com The brothers began their musical journey at a time when blues in Des Moines was reserved for traditionally black clubs on a small stretch of Center Street. But the pair found fame elsewhere, then moved back to finish out their careers as Iowa Blues ... See all stories on this topic »

Guitar Lightnin' Lee and the Thunder Band re-ignite classic Louisiana blues NOLA.com We knew where the music was at." Many years later, Artigue, growing up in Central City and Uptown, would listen to songs cut by the performers Lightnin' had idolized. "But I never had anybody to play blues with," he said. "I was always looking for ... See all stories on this topic » NOLA.com

Savor the seafood and blues this weekend in New Port Richey Tampabay.com This is the 13th year for the festival, and while the event has always been seafood centered, it has certainly evolved: think river rides, classic cars, boats, water sport demonstrations, mermaids and specifically, live blues music. See all stories on this topic » Tampabay.com

Fornatale Remembered Forbes But gone completely were the timeless (deeper) cuts from music icons like Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, James Taylor, The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, Laura Nyro, The Who, Seals & Crofts, ... See all stories on this topic » Forbes

Bobby Watson's lovely, rocky opening night Chicago Tribune The rough-and-ready show that Kansas City alto saxophonist Bobby Watson played Thursday night at the Jazz Showcase produced some fine musical moments, even if it felt more like a run-through than a polished performance. In essence, Watson was just ...