Blues

Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of “blue notes.” It emerged in Black communities of the United States from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads. The use of blue notes and the prominence of call-and-response patterns in the music and lyrics are indicative of African influence. Read more…|Edit this Artist photo: Tinariwen

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Tedeschi Trucks Band Murat Theater
Indianapolis IN, United States
39.774645 -86.151498

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Marcia Ball World Cafe Live
Philadelphia PA, United States
39.951916 -75.184749

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Pokey LaFarge 		The Wiltern
Los Angeles CA, United States
34.061467 -118.30888

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A Tribute to Mike Bloomfield ft. Al Kooper & Jimmy Vivino
Al Kooper, Jimmy Vivino 		Highline Ballroom
New York, United States
40.743128 -74.005666
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The Drowning Men 		Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
Washington DC, United States
38.900632 -77.020256
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Hugh Laurie & the Copper Bottom Band
Hugh Laurie 		Jaqua Concert Hall - The Shedd
Eugene, OR, United States
44.05222 -123.08556
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