blues
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The Grammy-nominated band, which formed in Houston, is known for its edgy blues twang in popular singles including “La Grange” and “Tush” and across 15 studio albums.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
A full-page illustration from a 13th-century manuscript is resplendent with lovely reds, greens and blues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
It also allowed him to hone his guitar skills and make connections within London’s burgeoning blues scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Hip-hop is their common language, but Robinson is also fluent in blues and spirituals while Quijada speaks forcefully through Mexican folk rhythms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The calico slipped out of its knot; I pushed back the layers of muslin and uncovered a rainbow of patches—ticking and shirt cloth, gingham and calico, in faded blues and greens and yellows.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing blues
"The Treasure of Lemon Brown"
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Music - Introductory
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