Title: Testify Artist: Reverend John Lee Hooker Jr.Label: Steppin’ Stone Formats: CD, DigitalRelease date: February 14, 2020 John Lee Hooker Jr. grew up in Detroit, Michigan as the son of one of the greatest blues music icons in the world, … Continue reading
Title: King of the Boogie Artist: John Lee Hooker Label: Craft Recordings/Concord Bicycle Music Format: 5-CD Box Set Release Date: September 29, 2017 Turning 100 calls for a celebration regardless of who you are, and in the case of … Continue reading
Title: The Modern, Chess & VeeJay Singles Collection, 1949-62 Artist: John Lee Hooker Label: Acrobat Format: 4-CD set Release date: October 7, 2016 Though there are countless compilations of the recordings of legendary Delta blues guitarist John Lee Hooker, … Continue reading
Title: All Hooked Up Artist: John Lee Hooker, Jr. Label: Steppin’ Stone Records/dist. by INgrooves Fontana Formats: CD, MP3 Release date: September 18, 2012 John Lee Hooker, Jr. has some big shoes to fill. With a famous name … Continue reading
Title: Cook With the Hook: Live in 1974 Artist: John Lee Hooker Label: MVD Formats: DVD Release date: June 19, 2012 In the summer of 1974, John Lee Hooker played the small outdoor festival “Down in the Dumps,” … Continue reading
Welcome to the March 2020 issue of Black Grooves, sponsored by the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting new releases from female artists across multiple genres and countries. Virtuosic … Continue reading
Title: The Angels in Heaven Done Signed My Name Artist: Leo Bud Welch Label: Easy Eye Sound Formats: CD, LP, Digital Release date: March 8, 2019 Mississippi bluesman Leo “Bud” Welch’s musical talents were recognized at a very … Continue reading
Title: City Soul Artist: Russ Green Label: Cleopatra Formats: CD, Digital Release Date: June 8, 2018 City Soul, harmonica player and vocalist Russ Green’s debut album, pays tribute to the Windy City and the many musicians who have … Continue reading
Title: Fried Rice & Chicken Artist: Little Freddie King Label: Orleans Formats: CD, LP, Digital Release date: April 6, 2018 Delta blues guitarist Little Freddie King has been a fixture on the New Orleans scene for decades, performing … Continue reading
Title: No Mercy In This Land Artist: Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite Label: Anti Formats: CD, LP, Digital Release date: March 30 2018 Blues powerhouses Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite return with a new musical collaboration, No Mercy In … Continue reading
Welcome to the December 2017 holiday issue of Black Grooves, sponsored by the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture. This month we’re highlighting box and multi-disc sets including Isaac Hayes Spirit of Memphis 1962-76, John Lee Hooker … Continue reading
Following are additional albums released during November 2017—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves. Blues, Folk, Country, Zydeco Etta James: Chicago Blues Festival 1985 (Air Cuts) John Lee Hooker: Black Night Is Falling: Live at the Rising … Continue reading
Following are additional albums released during October 2017—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves. Blues, Folk, Country Darius Rucker: When Was the Last Time (Capitol Records Nashville) Du-Rites: Greasy Listening (Redefinition) James Armstrong: Blues Been Good to Me … Continue reading
Title: We’re All In This Together Artist: Walter Trout Label: Mascot Label Group Formats: CD, Vinyl, MP3 Release date: September 1, 2017 Walter Trout’s We’re All In This Together marks the newest addition in what has already been … Continue reading
Title: Sonny & Brownie’s Last Train: A Look Back at Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry Artist: Guy Davis & Fabrizio Poggi Label: M.C. Records Formats: CD, MP3, Vinyl Release date: March 24, 2017 Blowing past the mouthpiece and producing … Continue reading
Following are additional albums released during March 2017—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves. Blues, Folk Country Big Daddy Wilson: Neckbone Stew (Ruf) Bukka White: High Fever Blues: Complete 1930-1940 Recordings (Soul Jam) Eric Gales: Middle of … Continue reading
Welcome to the January 2017 issue of Black Grooves, sponsored by the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture. This month were leading with two big December releases: Childish Gambino’s Awaken, My Love! and A Tribe Called Quest’s We … Continue reading
Following are additional albums released during October 2016—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves. Blues, Folk, Country Angel Faye Russell: Taste of Angel (Music Access) Arthur Gunter: Baby Lets Play House Complete Excello Singles (Jasmine) Big Daddy … Continue reading
Following are additional albums released during September 2015—some will be reviewed in future issues of Black Grooves. Blues, Folk, Country Adolphus Bell: Mississippi Rubberleg (Music Maker) B.B. King: Complete Singles As &Bs 1949-62 (Acrobat) Gary Clark Jr: The Story … Continue reading
Title: Blues Shock Artist: Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues Label: Blind Pig Formats: CD, MP3 Release date: January 21, 2014 Billy Branch is a three time Grammy nominee who was discovered by blues legend Willie Dixon while … Continue reading
Title: Juba Dance Artist: Guy Davis Label: M.C. Records Formats: CD, MP3 Release date: September 10, 2013 The multi-talented Guy Davis has segued between music and acting throughout his life, not surprising since he’s the son of Ruby … Continue reading
Title: Live At Legends Artist: Buddy Guy Label: RCA Format: CD, MP3 Release Date: December 18, 2012 For many years, the month of January has meant a return home from the road for Buddy Guy, and fans long … Continue reading