blues
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Its influence sweeps through “classical music, ragtime, tango, jazz, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll, funk and hip hop.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The prehistory of rock ‘n’ roll is full of names who might have become stars if they were gifted with his baby blues or discovered by a relentless schemer on the level Col.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
The album blends rock, blues and folk, capturing the energy of Hill's live-performance roots alongside his personal journey, including struggles with mental health and the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Anderson was the most veteran member of Rose Tattoo, a hard rock and blues band that formed in Sydney in 1976.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
It was a blue so blue that it made all other blues look like they had been only the practice for this one shining sky.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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