blues

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Malaco Records, which specializes in soul, blues and gospel, acquired “Ring My Bell” in the 1980s, according to Stewart Madison, the label’s vice president and director of business affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Yellow is a popular colour this year, along with baby pinks and blues.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

One central scene that employs magical realism to trace the history of Black music from West Africa through the blues to present-day hip-hop is a standout -- before the blood flows.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Buddy Guy, a blues guitarist who played an older version of Caton’s character, took the stage alongside “Sinners” actors Jayme Lawson and Li Jun Li.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Suesetta plays the record and Billy Eckstine croons his blues away.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson