#blues-music tag

Film

The Oscars stage transforms into live juke joint with "Sinners" performance

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Music

How the Blues Brought Raphael Saadiq to the Oscars

Film

The Oscars stage transforms into live juke joint with "Sinners" performance

The 98th Academy Awards featured a juke joint-themed performance of "I Lied to You" from "Sinners," blending blues music across generations with multiple artists and dancers on stage.

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Music

How the Blues Brought Raphael Saadiq to the Oscars

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5 months ago

Film

An oral history of the 'Sinners' musical sequence: Inside the year's best scene

fromVulture

Film

Sinners Consultant Dolly Li Explains Inclusion of Chinese Delta Community

fromRoger Ebert

Independent films

Defined In Isolation: Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

fromThe Mercury News

Independent films

Ryan Coogler gets personal with his new film 'Sinners'

5 months ago

Film

An oral history of the 'Sinners' musical sequence: Inside the year's best scene

fromVulture

Film

Sinners Consultant Dolly Li Explains Inclusion of Chinese Delta Community

fromRoger Ebert

Independent films

Defined In Isolation: Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

fromThe Mercury News

Independent films

Ryan Coogler gets personal with his new film 'Sinners'

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6 months ago

Ike Turner Jr., Grammy-winning producer and son of Ike and Tina Turner, dies at 67

Ike Turner Jr., son of music legends Ike and Tina Turner, died Saturday at 67 from kidney failure. Turner won a Grammy in 2007 as producer on his father's traditional blues album "Risin' With the Blues." The musician had battled heart issues for years, his cousin said, and suffered a stroke last month before his death at a Los Angeles hospital.

Music

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

7 months ago

Alameda briefs: Blues, Brews & BBQ returning Sunday for its eighth year

Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to Alameda's Washington Park Sunday with live blues, local barbecue vendors, craft breweries, family activities, and an RSVP raffle.

fromThe Mercury News

8 months ago

Free blues music festival set for downtown San Jose in August

The Little Village Foundation is hosting a blues music party in downtown San Jose on August 30, offering free admission and a variety of music acts.

SF music

fromwww.mercurynews.com

8 months ago

Free blues music festival set for downtown San Jose in August

The Big Easy Block Party & Beer Fest in San Jose features free blues music and over 40 beers to taste.

SF music

fromKqed

Morgan Freeman on Bringing the Blues to the Symphony: 'You'd Be Surprised' | KQED

Morgan Freeman's show merges blues and classical music with a symphony orchestra, showcasing over a century of musical history in a unique performance.

Austin's "Chris Duarte" Live: Rockin' Blues Night (Biscuits And Blues)

Chris Duarte is more than a Blues Man; he embraces 'rockin' blues' or 'punk blues' while channeling the sounds of legendary musicians.

SF music

Johnny "V" Vernazza: '60s + '70s Blues Guitar Legend (Biscuits and Blues)

Johnny 'V' Vernazza is a significant Bay Area guitarist known for his influence in blues and rock music.

SF music

Bill Magee (Former Bandmate of Jimi Hendrix) Live at Biscuits and Blues

Bill Magee and his band, renowned for their Southern blues, will perform in San Francisco with shows at 6:30pm and 9:00pm.

An Evening with Gulf Coast Guitaris "Damon Fowler" (Biscuits and Blues)

Damon Fowler, a masterful singer, guitar player, and songwriter, is acclaimed for his work in the blues genre, melding elements from various influential artists.

SF music

Music

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Blues musician Buddy Guy shares how he 'accidentally' invented a new guitar sound

Buddy Guy, a legendary blues guitarist, has significantly influenced music with his innovative use of electronic feedback and distortion.

NYC music

10 months ago

Otilia Donaire Band in Redwood City | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Otilia Donaire's new album blends powerful blues with autobiographical themes and a lively horn section.

fromPortland Mercury

Hear In Portland: Saying Bye to Rontoms' Sunday Sessions

The Waterfront Blues Festival's lineup is growing, featuring local talents like LaRhonda Steele and ZZ Ward, promising a vibrant experience for blues music lovers.

NYC music

Music

fromenglish.elpais.com

Sinners': Tracing in the devil blues behind the hit movie

Howlin' Wolf's life was defined by his mother's rejection, pivotal to understanding his blues legacy.

Arts

In 'Sinners,' the blues is a portal between this world and the next

The film Sinners explores the deep connection between blues music and Black spirituality, highlighting the complexities of sin and cultural identity.

East Bay food

fromwww.mercurynews.com

97-year-old blues singer is still delighting Bay Area fans

Nat Bolden, at 97, continues to perform passionately, attributing his vitality and motivation to a divine purpose.

Arts

In 'Sinners,' there will be blood, booze, and the blues

Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers facing terror on the opening night of their juke joint in the horror film 'Sinners'.

Independent films

fromSlate Magazine

Sinners Is a Brilliant, Crowd-Pleasing Racial Commentary in the Tradition of Jordan Peele

The dance scene in 'Sinners' exemplifies the transcendent power of blues music, merging historical and cultural influences seamlessly.

Arts