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At the crossroads as Robert Johnson centennial nears

4782 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentDecades after his death, reverence and debate still swirl around the legendary bluesman who supposedly made a deal with the devil.The intersection of DeSoto and State streets here doesn't look like anything special. more info

Why Robert Johnson is the top blues legend

4783 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissNeil Young, Keith Richards, T Bone Burnett, Robbie Robertson, Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt explain. Why is Robert Johnson, above all other blues players, the preeminent figure in that bedrock form of American popular music? That question, one that d... more info

More acts for Melt Festival Germany

4800 days ago
AltsoundsThis year's festival line-up is almost complete, and today's additions, like José González and Richie Hawtin are definitely something to look forward to. A few of last year's projects will also be continued this year: the Melt! Hote... more info

Suze Rotolo obituary

4843 days ago
Guardian MusicArtist, activist and Bob Dylan's muse who resisted the role of handmaidenSuze Rotolo was the girl on the cover of the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan – a long-haired 19-year-old strolling down a snow-covered Greenwich Village street on the arm o... more info

Local music highlights: Tribute set for Robert Johnson

4855 days ago
Detroit Free PressA cast of notable Detroit musicians will gather Sunday at Kelly's Bar in Hamtramck to celebrate the music of blues legend Robert Johnson (1911-1938), who would have turned 100 years old on May 8. more info

Notes and queries: Banjos, accordions, recorders – which is the instrument from hell? Why catch-22 is far, far worse than a dilemma; The trouble with Roger

4856 days ago
Guardian MusicBanjos, accordions, recorders – which is the instrument from hell? Why catch-22 is far, far worse than a dilemma; The trouble with RogerIf heaven has angels playing harps, what is hell's official musical instrument? (Will not accept bagpipes as an ... more info

New band of the day – No 964: SuitCase

4862 days ago
Guardian MusicFor his third New Band this week, Mike Skinner has chosen a devil-consorting bluesman with a near-total lack of internet presenceHometown: New York.The lineup: Mr Case (voice, guitar).The background: We're doing today's New Band blind. Not literally,... more info

Arhoolie Records founder is a good listener

4868 days ago
USA Today MusicAmerican roots music has countless names of legend, from Robert Johnson to Clifton Chenier. Add Chris Strachwitz to that list. more info

Blues at the Crossroads tour goes to the heart of our music

4868 days ago
USA Today MusicCentennial of Robert Johnson's birth gets a moveable musical feast of concerts, shows. more info

The White Stripes - All Their Albums Revisited

4869 days ago
NME - In The OfficeWith the news of The White Stripes splitting up, here's a quick look back at their studio albums, and what we said at the time. Next week's NME magazine is a tribute issue to the band, in which NME writers reappraise all six LPs. 'The White Stripes... more info

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