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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Erja Lyytinen Gave Up Screen Time for Her Children - This Is Family Life

Blues artist Erja Lyytinen reflects on her impending 50th birthday and comments on ageism in the entertainment industry, particularly regarding older women.

Mar 21 • 10:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Doenjang Blues’ Recognized in the Birthplace of Blues: Kim Ju-yeop Band

Kim Ju-yeop Band, the only Asian group to reach the semifinals at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, emphasizes enjoying music over competition.

Mar 18 • 07:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Late Glory of the Old Bluesman. Thanks to the Oscar Film, He is Recognized in Stores

An old blues musician gains newfound recognition due to his portrayal in an Oscar-winning film.

Mar 16 • 14:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Jubilee Blues Alive will offer world stars and more from the Czech scene

The event Blues Alive will present international stars alongside a selection of Czech artists.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Twenty years after his disappearance, a tribute to Ali Farka Touré during a few meetings

This article commemorates the impact and legacy of Malian musician Ali Farka Touré on the 20th anniversary of his passing.

Mar 7 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baco Exu do Blues, samba circle and exhibitions: see what to do in Salvador in the coming days

The article highlights upcoming cultural events in Salvador, Brazil, including a musical performance and a samba gathering.

Mar 5 • 22:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

John P. Hammond, exponent of the blues revival in the 1960s, dies at 83

John P. Hammond, a key figure in the 1960s blues revival, has passed away at the age of 83 from cardiac arrest in New Jersey.

Mar 5 • 19:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Grammy winning music legend dies aged 83 as tributes pour in

Grammy-winning blues artist John Hammond has passed away at 83, prompting heartfelt tributes from fellow musicians.

Mar 3 • 19:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Path to the Oscars: ‘Sinners’, actress Ruth Coello's critique of the unsettling suspense

‘Sinners’ is a Southern drama blending horror, thriller, and music, featuring twin brothers who return to their hometown with hopes of starting a blues club amidst lurking dangers.

Mar 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Friendly Giant Named Taj Mahal

The article reflects on the enduring legacy and influence of blues musician Taj Mahal, highlighting a recent tribute concert in his honor.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

No Dad; It's Not King África

The article discusses the increasing prevalence of AI-generated music, using a personal anecdote where the author's father discovers that a blues singer he had been enjoying was actually a fake creation of artificial intelligence.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Culture in the Ebersberg District: Blues, Country and Folk in the Scrap Gallery

Upcoming concerts featuring electric blues, country, and folk music will take place at the Glonner Scrap Gallery this weekend.

Feb 18 • 15:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Violent robbery of musician Alambre González: he was beaten in his apartment, tied up, and his guitars were taken

Daniel 'Alambre' González, a 69-year-old renowned blues and rock guitarist, suffered a violent robbery in his apartment in Caballito, where he was attacked by two impostors posing as tenants.

Feb 16 • 14:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Van Morrison and the Hobbies of Wise Men

Van Morrison's latest album offers a refreshing dose of blues in a fast-paced musical landscape.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki's new giant festival canceled

The planned Kaivopuisto Blues festival in Helsinki for July has been postponed to next year due to the main headliner's tour rescheduling.

Feb 12 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Headliner Postponed Tour – Finnish Festival Made a Harsh Decision

The Kaivopuisto Blues festival in Helsinki has been postponed for a year due to the headliner's tour being rescheduled to summer 2027.

Feb 12 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Keith Richards and Tom Waits: a 'junk brotherhood', nights of bourbon, and great songs from two sound pirates

Keith Richards and Tom Waits have built an artistic relationship based on a shared view of music as raw, physical, and deliberately imperfect since their meeting in the mid-1980s.

Feb 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rafael Amador, flamenco revolutionary with Pata Negra, dies at 65

Rafael Amador, a pioneering flamenco musician known for his innovative fusion with rock and blues through his band Pata Negra, has passed away at the age of 65.

Feb 9 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Guaramiranga 2026: see the programming of the Jazz & Blues Festival

The Jazz & Blues Festival will take place from February 9 to 17 in Guaramiranga, featuring free performances and workshops across various venues.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Fierce Rockers from Sinj are Retiring: 'We Decided to Embark on New Adventures Away from the Spotlight'

The acclaimed blues band M.O.R.T. from Sinj, known for their electrifying performances, has announced their retirement to pursue new adventures away from the stage.

Jan 15 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The night when a train with open bar took the Movida madrileña to Vigo and the wagon where The Rolling Stones were born

Miguel López explores the profound connection between railways and music, highlighting their crucial role in the spread of genres like blues and flamenco.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Nominations for the Actor Awards are led by the blues vampires 'The Sinners' and the political satire 'One Battle After Another'

The action political satire "One Battle After Another" and the vampire horror with blues music "The Sinners" are nominated in the most categories for the Actor Awards, previously known as the SAG Awards.

Jan 8 • 09:43 UTC

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