Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey: An extraordinary life as ‘The Mother of the Blues’
The early blues star opened doors to a generation of Black female singers.
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Tributes pour in for British blues legend John Mayall
Mayall passed away on July 22nd in California.
Morgan Freeman’s favourite movie role: “It was more alien to who I really am”
A breakthrough role for the Hollywood veteran.
A deep connection: The blues guitarist Jerry Garcia called the “real thing”
“I’d much rather hear something like that.”
Freeman’s Fusion Fascination: Morgan Freeman names his favourite band
Morgan Freeman grew up with the Delta Blues…