blues

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At a jazz club, they meet Brian Jones, a guitarist and blues purist who takes charge, setting rehearsal schedules and making sure the music they played is as close to traditional American blues as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The new record appeared to be following suit, with The Daily Telegraph's chief music critic Neil McCormick saying the band were "back with a pile-driving blues stomp".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

This Music May Contain Hope fuses old-school jazz with an orchestra, blues, big band and soul, reflecting what Raye told the BBC last year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

For three years, the música Mexicana band Linea from Stockton has been perfecting its sophomore album, “Todo ø Nada,” a 13-track project that incorporates elements of melodic trap, R&B, blues and corridos tumbados.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

It was a remarkable bird, as large as a pheasant, but with feathers of all colors, garish reds and yellows and vivid blues.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman