In March 1925, the Boswell Sisters recorded their first songs, “I’m Gonna Cry (Cryin’ Blues)” and “Nights When I Am Lonely,” ...

Butler “String Beans” and Sweetie Matthews May “were major stars, widely imitated and familiar to African American ...

As New Orleans catches its collective breath after Mardi Gras, the upcoming week will be relatively quiet. Case in point: ...

Even Cajun accordionist Bruce Daigrepont has participated in the New Orleans bluegrass scene: As a fifteen-year-old, he ...

Billie Pierce played piano and sang while her husband, Dede, sang and played trumpet and cornet. The couple holds a special ...

I use "Sweet Home Chicago" to give a quick blues lesson on a "boogie shuffle" accompaniment I like to play. It is in the style of Dr. John and will give a great New Orleans feel to your blues. Calls ...