rhythm and blues Archives

Theater Review (San Antonio): Tony Award-Winning ‘Memphis’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

April 12, 2016 Arts, Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Theater Comments Off on Theater Review (San Antonio): Tony Award-Winning ‘Memphis’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

A solid production and bright performances help to cover the clichés.

August 7, 2013 Album Reviews, Blues, Music, Reviews music Comments Off on Music Review: Popa Chubby – ‘Universal Breakdown Blues’

Popa Chubby proves he plays "peoples' blues" with fire and passion.

Buddy Guy delivers great blues and some excellent collaborations on this two-disc set.

May 9, 2012 Music, Reviews music Comments Off on Music Review: Little Willie John – Complete Hit Singles A’s & B’s [2-CD Set]

Little Willie John's Complete Hit Singles A's and B's is a gift to lovers of soul, R&B, and early rock and roll.

January 21, 2012 Music Comments Off on In Passing: Etta James (1938-2012)

One of the queens of American music passes away at the age of 73.

January 19, 2012 Music, Music News 2

The Godfather of Rhythm and Blues is dead at 90.

April 3, 2011 Music 2

A once in a blue moon hit for The Marcels.

October 5, 2009 Music, Reviews music Comments Off on Music Review: Quintus McCormick – Hey Jodie

He's managed to inject the blues, which have been too long absent, back into R&B.