Elmore James has been dead 54 years, and the blues aren’t doing too well either. This lively tribute album gives both a boost. The fan base for the kind of music James performed may be shrinking, but ...

An enhanced reissue of an old friend that’s been repackaged so many times over the years that I’ve lost count, this also includes eight “bonus” tracks. Just as the original Crown LP was an ...

Elmore James would have celebrated his 100th birthday next month. The blues great died in 1963 at the too-young age of 45, but his work influenced artists like Jimi Hendrix, the Allman Brothers and ...

Guitarist Elmore James established himself in Chicago in 1952, forming his legendary band the Broomdusters. While never attaining the fame of fellow Mississippi expatriates Muddy Waters and Howlin' ...

American roots art form from its rural country roots to the urban manifestations and regional flavors that encompass the genre. Hosted by Tom Mazzolini.

Roots-music trio Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band adds a fourth member in Dom Flemons for a high-octane cover of “Shake Your Money Maker.” The musicians convened at Sun Records Studio in Memphis in ...

Various Artists, “Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James” (Sylvan Songs) Elmore James has been dead 54 years, and the blues aren’t doing too well either. This lively tribute album gives both a ...

This cover image released by Sylvan Songs Records shows “Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James," performed by various artists. (Sylvan Songs Records via AP) Various Artists, "Strange Angels: In ...

Various Artists, "Strange Angels: In Flight With Elmore James" (Sylvan Songs) Elmore James has been dead 54 years, and the blues aren't doing too well either. This lively tribute album gives both a ...