That’s Why They Call It The Blues

I’ve always marveled at the blues, and the power that a sad song has to transport the singer and listener from a place of pain, to a place of beauty. To share our pain is such a deeply human act that allows us to better see the connections that we have to each other, and [...]
10 Things You Should Know About Big Mama Thornton

1. Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, born December 11, 1926 was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter on the circuit from the early ’50s until her death in July of 1984. 2. She was forced to begin working at age 14 when her mother died, and got her first chance to sing in [...]

