The Indianola, Miss., club was part of the chitlin circuit, where Black performers found refuge during the Jim Crow era. After urgent renovations, it will reopen this week.
Tag: Blues Music
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Jeff Beck’s 10 Essential Songs
The guitarist, who died on Tuesday, could make his instrument slash, burn and sigh. Listen to tracks released from 1966 to 2010 that reveal his range and intensity.
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Art Rupe, Who Brought Rhythm and Blues to the Mainstream, Dies at 104
As the founder of the independent label Specialty Records, he helped set the table for the rock ’n’ roll era by signing performers like Little Richard.
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Season Premiere of “Still Processing”: American Top 40
Wesley Morris loves awards shows, countdowns and best-of lists of all kinds. Is there any way to make them more inclusive?