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Category: Blues, R&B

  • Big Maybelle

    Big Maybelle

    I think about Big Maybelle a lot. A queen of rhythm & blues, gospel, jazz, and blues largely forgotten. She was the first person to record “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.” Big Maybelle had big hits with “Gabbin’ Blues,” “Country Man,” and “Candy.”  There’s little footage of her performing live. In this clip from the…

  • Links For The Voracious

    “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” –Mae C. Jemison Museum guards spend more time with an art museum’s collection than anyone else. The Baltimore Art Museum’s newest show, “Guarding the Art” is curated by 17 museum guards. Kellen Johnson describes the inspiration for the works he selected for the show. “Liner Notes For The…

  • Five Songs For The End of The Week and The Beginning of The New Year

    Easing into 2021 with gorgeous vocals and hope for better days ahead. The Queen of Soul live and lush. Has there really ever been a better version of “California Dreamin’” than this? Curtis Mayfield remains the smoothest to ever do it. Timeless. Koko Taylor never fails to blow you away.