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10 Blues Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
From Robert Johnson's haunting recordings to modern masterpieces – these are the essential blues albums that every music lover needs in their collection.
Blues in Scandinavia – How the Delta Sound Traveled North
The unlikely but passionate story of how Mississippi Delta blues took root in the cold Nordic countries and produced a vibrant blues scene.
The Women Who Shaped the Blues
From Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith to Koko Taylor and modern trailblazers – the often-overlooked story of women who were foundational to the blues.
February Blues Dispatch: B.B. King's 100th Birthday Tribute, Lil' Ed's Chicago Fire & Kingfish on the Road
Joe Bonamassa gathers an all-star cast for a landmark B.B. King centennial album, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials drop their hottest slide record yet, Tinsley Ellis goes acoustic, Kingfish launches a massive tour – and Notodden Blues Festival 2026 dates are confirmed. Here's everything shaking the blues world this February.
Buddy Guy Just Won What Might Be His Last Grammy – And I Need a Minute
The 2026 Grammys gave Buddy Guy Best Traditional Blues Album for 'Ain't Done With The Blues.' At 89, this might be the final chapter – and it hit me harder than I expected. Plus: Big Blues Bender drops a monster lineup, Billy Branch proves Chicago harp is still king, and a Florida festival just booked the perfect blues weekend.
Weekly Blues Dispatch: February Birthdays, Oz & The Wizards Release Concert & Your Help Wanted!
This week we celebrate the blues legends born in February – from Lonnie Johnson to Knut Reiersrud – hype the upcoming Oz & The Wizards release concert in Kristiansand, spotlight Duke Robillard's brand-new album, and make a heartfelt plea for your help with artist photos and information. Plus: have you tried our Blues Quiz yet?
European Blues Roundup: Walter Trout's BMA Nomination, Black Crowes European Tour, Ana Popovic on Fire & a Rare Freddie King Vinyl
Europe is buzzing with blues energy right now. Walter Trout earns a well-deserved BMA nomination, The Black Crowes announce a summer European tour, Ana Popovic's 'Dance To The Rhythm' tour tears through the continent, a never-before-heard Freddie King live recording surfaces from a 1975 French jazz festival, and we remember the musicians we've lost. Plus: Joanne Shaw Taylor hits the road again.
Weekly Blues Dispatch (Week 09): Blues Music Awards Nominees, BluesGig Launch & Duke Robillard's New Album!
The Blues Foundation just dropped the 2026 Blues Music Awards nominees – and it's a stacked field. Plus: we introduce BluesGig, our new all-in-one tool for Nordic blues clubs, Duke Robillard drops 'Blast Off!', and Oz & The Wizards' release concert is just two weeks away!
Weekly Blues Dispatch – March 2, 2026: Oz & The Wizards, Fresh News & Keep the Blues Alive
This Saturday in Kristiansand, Oz & The Wizards play their album release concert. Plus: prioritised blues news from Norway to the world, the weekly quiz, merch updates, and a reminder to get out and support live blues wherever you are.
The Weekly Dispatch – March 9, 2026
Joanne Shaw Taylor teams up with Orianthi, Joe Bonamassa honours B.B. King, Catfish Keith gets raw, and a Howlin' Wolf story involving a shotgun. Plus: take the weekly Blues Quiz, sign the Guestbook, and browse the merch store.
The Weekly Dispatch – March 17, 2026
New review section launched, Oz & The Wizards blow us away in Kristiansand, five album reviews you need to read, plus tours from Buddy Guy, Walter Trout and Larkin Poe.