blues

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His elegant pinks, mauves, light blues and reds are rare in such solemn scenes; almost otherworldly, they beautifully draw attention to all the gently curved bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Oxygen atoms glow green and nitrogen light up in reds, blues and pinks.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

One central scene that employs magical realism to trace the history of Black music from West Africa through the blues to present-day hip-hop is a standout -- before the blood flows.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Set in 1930s Mississippi, “Sinners” is a tale of vampires and blues music, cultural appropriation and the enduring relevance of Black art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

A couple of weeks ago, under a pile of old sheet music and practice books, I found a yellowed book of boogie-woogie pieces, and old-time blues and rock.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper