Sly Stone, Led Zeppelin and two rock docs that treat ‘genius’ very differently
In “Sly Lives!” and “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” the divergent expectations faced by White and Black musical artists become apparent.
R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car accident hours before planned performance
SUN:R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car accident hours before planned Baltimore performance
Angie Stone dies at 63. The Grammy-nominated singer was killed in a rollover crash.
Why rhythm is as important as the notes you play in a blues guitar solo
Melody and rhythm are almost inextricably linked. I say ‘almost’ because you can have melody or harmony without a distinguishable rhythm, and rhythm itself can exist with no melodic content at all. The examples here contain elements of both, but I wanted to draw a clear distinction between the two before we start.
How Memphis roots-blues musician Jad Tariq makes the old sound new again on debut album
The influence of R&B, jump blues and jazz artists are heard on the debut album of Jad Tariq, a Memphis guitarist-vocalist and Rhodes College alum.
Blues, Rhythm and Blues continues for Mardi Gras at the Butterfly House
ST. LOUIS – Morpho Mardi Gras is wrapping up at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield, but there’s still time to enjoy the Blues, Rhythm and Blues until March 4! Morpho