Shemekia Copeland interview: “Blues has always been the bastard child of the music industry”
She is now the leading voice of contemporary blues on the planet. Relaxed yet attentive, Shemekia Copeland agreed to take…
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Steve Tallis in interview: “The blues is an infinite expression of the spirit”
NĂ© en 1952 Ă Perth, en Australie occidentale, Steve Tallis fait partie de ces musiciens dont le parcours s’est construit…
Tribute to Jean-Pierre Vignola (1949–2026)
A discreet yet essential figure of blues in France, Jean-Pierre Vignola passed away at the age of 76.
Tia Carroll in interview: “Singing makes me happy”
Powerful and deeply soulful, Tia Carroll has established herself as one of the leading voices of blues and soul in…
Lil’ Red & The Rooster in interview “Playing in Chicago is just incredible”
Lil’ Red & The Rooster: a striking, inventive duo, rooted in blues but not only, driven by a shared love…
Dave Keyes in interview “it all starts with the blues”
Dave Keyes is one of the most distinctive figures in New York blues and roots rock. A flamboyant pianist, a…
Dave Arcari in interview « The blues is a small niche »
Scottish guitarist and singer Dave Arcari holds a singular place on the European blues scene. A specialist of slide guitar,…
Dario Lombardo in an interview “You have to understand what you’re singing”
At the Maison du Blues, Dario Lombardo reconnects with a story that ties him closely to the French scene. More…
Marco Bartoccioni, a musician without borders
It was in Rome, in the Trastevere district, that we met Marco Bartoccioni. And it is fair to say he…
Toronzo Cannon interview: “Blues is the music of the people”
A major figure of contemporary Chicago blues, Toronzo Cannon keeps following a singular path. A bus driver for years and…
A look back at three memorable evenings at the Lucerne Blues Festival
On the shores of Lake Lucerne, the Lucerne Blues Festival 2025 once again brought together some of the finest acts…
Martin Bruendler in interview: “The reputation of the Lucerne Blues Festival has spread across the United States”
very November, the Lucerne Blues Festival confirms its status as Europe’s leading showcase for American blues. Its director, Martin “Kari”…