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Articles by: Kenneth Bays

Eric Bibb & North Country Far with Danny Thompson: The Happiest Man In The World album artwork

Eric Bibb & North Country Far with Danny Thompson: The Happiest Man In The World

By Kenneth Bays published 1 July 16

Easygoing bluesman joins Finnish/English musicians.

Allen Toussaint: American Tunes album artwork

Allen Toussaint: American Tunes (Nonesuch Records)

By Kenneth Bays published 1 July 16

Late legend’s jazzy farewell showcases chops and groove.

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Album Review: Mavis Staples

By Kenneth Bays published 31 March 16

Livin’ On A High Note (ANTI/EPITAPH RECORDS)

GUY DAVIS Kokomo Kidd

By Kenneth Bays published 22 February 16

The gruff-voiced acoustic bluesman spins yarns amid pleasant fingerpicking.

VARIOUS God Don’t Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson

By Kenneth Bays published 22 February 16

Eclectic singer-songwriters come together to honour a blues forebear.

Mose Alison – American Legend: Live In California

By Kenneth Bays published 1 December 15

The brilliant pianist closes his songbook in style.

Joseph A Rosen – Blues Hands

By Kenneth Bays published 1 December 15

Photographer’s illuminating portraits document the genre from a fresh perspective.

Patrick Sweany: Daytime Turned To Nighttime

By Kenneth Bays published 20 October 15

With less edge but more depth, Sweany’s songs grow up.

Ruthie Foster: Runaway Soul

By Kenneth Bays published 7 September 15

Texas troubadour immerses herself in blues and decides to stay there.

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