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Guitarist Donald Kinsey, who added a blues feel to the roots-reggae songs of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, died in his home state of Indiana on February 6, Marley’s birthday. Lennie Chen, manager of The Wailers band of which Kinsey was a member, confirmed the 70 year-old musician's death. He died three days after legendary Wailers bassist Aston "Familyman" Barrett passed away in Miami at age 77. Kinsey was one...

Music isn’t completely human. - Sainte-Colombe The fifteenth-century viola da gamba (Italian, “viol for the leg”) or gamba, is played straddled like a cello. But the resemblance ends there. It is smaller and more delicate. It has five to seven strings, rather than the four of a cello, is tuned in fourths, rather than perfect

Bluesville Records celebrates America's bedrock music genre with release of its first two audiophile quality vinyl reissues on June 7, 2024.

Craft Recordings proudly announces the launch of Bluesville Records—a new reissue series that celebrates America’s bedrock music genre, as well as the trailblazing musicians that contributed to its rich traditions. Inspired by the original Bluesville imprint (launched by Prestige Records in 1959 to preserve the hallowed genre and capture its most important living figures), the series is intended to appeal to blues enthusiasts of all levels—from casual fans who are eager to learn more to long-time collectors and audiophiles.

Thus far, The Wild Frontier Memorial Project has raised over €7,000 for a statue of Gary Moore.