Cassandra Wilson, a great voice in jazz and blues, has died
American singer, musician and producer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. With her deep voice and highly…
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Lenny Lafargue interview: “I never planned on having a career”
With the passing of Lenny Lafargue, French blues has lost one of its finest representatives. As a tribute to him,…
Tribute to Lenny Lafargue (1956–2026)
Bordeaux-based singer, guitarist and harmonica player Lenny Lafargue passed away on the evening of 25 August 2026. For nearly half…
Tribute to Glen Hansard, the loss of a great Irish voice
Glen Hansard died on July 29, 2026, at the age of 56, in a motorcycle accident near Dublin. Just a…
Jeff Taylor, the voice of Altered Five Blues Band, has passed away
The blues world has just lost one of its most recognizable voices. Singer Jeff Taylor, a central figure of Altered…
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.
Mike Vernon, a key figure of the British blues boom, has passed away
The world of British blues has lost one of its key architects. Producer and musician Mike Vernon passed away on…
John Hammond Jr, american blues figure, dies at 83
The blues world has just lost one of its most consistent representatives. John Hammond Jr (November 13, 1942 – February…
Remembering Don Bryant (1942–2025)
Don Bryant, a major Memphis soul singer and songwriter, longtime husband and collaborator of Ann Peebles, passed away at the…
Chris Rea on the road to paradise (1951–2025)
The British singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea passed away this Monday, December 22, at the age of 74. Over…
Tribute to Steve Cropper (1941–2025): a shadow fades
A key figure of Memphis soul and an architect of the Stax sound, Steve Cropper passed away at the age…
In Memory of Fred Brousse (1965-2025)
Autumn definitely brings its share of bad news. After the sudden passing of Francis Delvaux, the European blues scene is…