Blues: Your Guide to the Music, the Players and the Scene

Want straightforward blues coverage without the fluff? This tag collects stories, reviews and features that matter — from classic electric blues to African desert blues and everything between. Whether you’re hunting new albums, reading artist interviews, or planning to catch a live set, you’ll find practical picks and real recommendations here.

What you’ll find under the Blues tag

We round up the latest news about artists, notable album announcements, and festival line-ups that touch the blues world. Expect short reads on album drops, interviews with musicians, as well as deeper pieces that connect blues to African musical traditions. Like a fast playlist for reading, the tag helps you spot the stories worth your time.

We also highlight crossover moments — neo-soul, R&B and modern roots artists who borrow from blues roots. For example, recent coverage about Erykah Badu’s comeback shows how soul and blues still drive modern record-making. That’s the kind of angle you’ll see here: music news with context, not just headlines.

How to use this tag and discover more blues

Looking for new music? Start with a short checklist: 1) Open a streaming playlist that mixes classics and modern African blues acts; 2) Read one artist piece from this tag to get background; 3) Bookmark upcoming shows or festival stories so you don’t miss live dates. Repeat.

If you want starter artists, try B.B. King and Muddy Waters for classic electric blues, Ali Farka Touré and Tinariwen for African blues and desert sounds, and Eric Bibb for a modern bridge between continents. These names will help you hear how the blues traveled and transformed.

Want live music tips? Check local listings for jazz and roots nights — many Cape Town, Lagos and Nairobi venues mix blues into their line-ups. Small festivals and cultural nights are great for discovering local blues-influenced acts before they hit bigger stages.

We keep things practical: short reviews, clear listening suggestions, and timely event info. If a post mentions streaming options or ticket tips, we try to include the exact steps so you can act on it quickly. No jargon, no long histories — just useful direction for fans and newcomers alike.

Follow the tag to get regular updates. If you see an artist or album we mention, click through to the full story for listening notes, background, and links to where you can stream or buy. Got a tip about a local blues band in your city? Send it our way — we cover Africa first, and your recommendation might be the next big feature.

Ready to explore? Browse the latest posts under this tag for quick reads, playlist ideas and the best blues moments from around Africa and the world.