Amani Burnham: “I want to keep the blues alive for my generation” With Roots & Wings, released on May 29, 2026, Amani Burnham emerges as a new hope in blues-rock. Backed by strong visibility on social media, the young American guitarist embodies a new generation rea...

At just 20 years old, Amani Burnham arrives with a debut album that already sounds fully formed. With Roots & Wings, set for release on May 29, 2026, he emerges as one of the most promising new voices in blues-rock. Amani is definitely a name to watch !
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Théo Charaf interview: “I want to move forward” After the breakthrough success of his first album, Théo Charaf continues his journey with a deeply inhabited blues, shaped by the stage and an increasingly personal songwriting approach.

After the success of his first album, Théo Charaf continues his journey with a deeply inhabited blues, shaped by the stage and an increasingly personal songwriting approach. In this interview, he reflects on his relationship with music and especially his upcoming new album.
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Listen to the 4th episode of Ciné Blues: American Graffiti For this fourth episode of Ciné Blues, we head back to early 1960s California. With American Graffiti, George Lucas captures a suspended night, caught between adolescence and the transition into adult...

PODCAST : For this fourth episode of Ciné Blues, we head back to early 1960s California. With American Graffiti, George Lucas captures a suspended night, caught between adolescence and the transition into adulthood, driven by an ever-present soundtrack broadcast.

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“Burn The House Down”, the new sound of Ghalia Volt With “Let Yo’ Hair Down,” her new single, Ghalia Volt continues to build anticipation around her upcoming album.

🔥 “Burn The House Down”, the new sound of Ghalia Volt.

With “Let Yo’ Hair Down,” her new single, Ghalia Volt continues to build anticipation around her upcoming album.

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Blues Actu Radio: the most played albums in March Discover the most played records on Blues Actu Radio. For the month of March, the podium features Neal Black & The Healers (179 plays), followed by Omar Coleman & Igor Prado (166 plays) and Tiwayo (15...

Discover the most played records on Blues Actu Radio. For the month of March, the podium features Neal Black & The Healers (179 plays), followed by Omar Coleman & Igor Prado (166 plays) and Tiwayo (150 plays).

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Discover our review of Seth James Motormouth. Direct, inspired and tremendously effective, Motormouth confirms that Seth James is one of those artists who keeps the blues very much alive.

📀 Discover our review of Seth James Motormouth.
Direct, inspired and tremendously effective, Motormouth confirms that Seth James is one of those artists who keeps the blues very much alive.
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Read our review of Curtis Salgado’s Legacy Rewind: Live In ’25. Legacy Rewind: Live In ’25 is an album that simply feels good. Generous, driven by an impressive ensemble and by a singer at the top of his game.

"Legacy Rewind: Live In ’25" from Curtis Salgado is an album that simply feels good. Generous, driven by an impressive ensemble and by a singer at the top of his game.

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Neal Black in interview “Blues is a fascinating genre” Discover our exclusive interview with Neal Black on the occasion of the release of his new album Number 3 Monkey.

Texas guitarist Neal Black, who has long been established on the European scene, is one of those American musicians who keep the blues alive on the road, in direct contact with audiences. Neal Black looks back with Blues Actu on the genesis of this new record.

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Mike Vernon, a key figure of the British blues boom, has passed away The world of British blues has lost one of its key architects. Producer and musician Mike Vernon passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 81.

The world of British blues has lost one of its key architects. Producer and musician Mike Vernon passed away at the age of 81. His name remains inseparable from the explosion of English blues in the 1960s, a period that would later be known as the British blues boom.
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John Hammond Jr, american blues figure, dies at 83 The blues world has just lost one of its most consistent representatives. John Hammond Jr (November 13, 1942 – February 28, 2026) passed away at the age of 83.

The blues world has just lost one of its most steadfast representatives. John Hammond Jr (November 13, 1942 – February 28, 2026) passed away at the age of 83.
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Boogie Beasts unveil “Shake ’Em On Down”, the first single from their upcoming tribute album to R.L. Burnside, due out on April 17. For this new take on a hill country blues classic, the Belgian band teamed up with G. Love.

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Boogie Beasts unveil “Shake ’Em On Down”, the first single from their upcoming tribute album to R.L. Burnside, due out on April 17. For this new take on a hill country blues classic, the Belgian band teamed up with G. Love.

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Boogie Beasts : Nouveau single en hommage à R.L. Burnside Les Boogie Beasts dévoilent “Shake ’Em On Down”, premier single de leur prochain album hommage à R.L. Burnside, attendu le 17 avril. Pour cette relecture d’un classique du hill country blues, le group...

Boogie Beasts unveil “Shake ’Em On Down”, the first single from their upcoming tribute album to R.L. Burnside, due out on April 17. For this new take on a hill country blues classic, the Belgian band teamed up with G. Love.

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Discover “No Way Back” by Marco Bartoccioni in exclusive premiere Discover the exclusive preview of the video No Way Back by Marco Bartoccioni, aka Bartok, an artist with a unique talent who likes to step off the beaten path.

At Blues Actu, we like to follow artists who take paths off the beaten track. Today, we’re happy to bring you an exclusive: the first broadcast of the video for No Way Back, the new single by musician Marco Bartoccioni.
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Ezra Furman, the rage of a modern America at the Cabaret Sauvage Formerly the leader of the band Ezra Furman and the Harpoons (2006–2011), the American rock troublemaker returned to the spotlight in 2025 with the excellent Goodbye Small Head, her latest album to da...

🎫 #LIVEREPORT : Ezra Furman, the rage of a modern America at the Cabaret Sauvage
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Dave Keyes in interview “it all starts with the blues” Discover the unique world of Dave Keyes, a master of New York blues and roots rock, with his album Two Trains.

Dave Keyes is one of the most distinctive figures in New York blues and roots rock. A flamboyant pianist, a fully committed singer and an inspired songwriter, he belongs to the great American tradition.
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Tinsley Ellis in interview: “I’m in the right place, at the right time” With Labor Of Love, Tinsley Ellis confirms the acoustic turn he began with Naked Truth, released in February 2024. In our exclusive interview, he looks back on his relationship with the blues and on w...

🎙️ Tinsley Ellis in interview: “I’m in the right place, at the right time”. With Labor Of Love, Tinsley Ellis confirms the acoustic turn he began with Naked Truth.

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Zach Ernst in interview « Antone’s is a story we keep writing » Discover the story of Antone’s in Austin with Zach Ernst, its director for the past ten years, in an exclusive interview.

Founded in Austin in the mid-1970s by Clifford Antone, Antone’s established itself as a landmark of modern blues, a space where the blues converses, night after night, with a generation of Texas musicians in the process of defining themselves.

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A highly anticipated new album for Robben Ford Figurehead of modern blues, Robben Ford returns with Two Shades Of Blue, a new album set for release on March 27, 2026 via Provogue / Artone. Blues Actu takes a closer look.

Figurehead of modern blues, Robben Ford returns with Two Shades Of Blue, a new album set for release on March 27, 2026 via Provogue / Artone. Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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Chris Rea on the road to paradise (1951–2025) The British singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea passed away this Monday, December 22, at the age of 74.

The British singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea passed away this Monday, December 22, at the age of 74.
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Dario Lombardo in an interview “You have to understand what you’re singing” At the Maison du Blues, Dario Lombardo reconnects with a story that ties him closely to the French scene. A meeting with a larger-than-life bluesman, fueled by anecdotes, history, and an overflowing p...

At the Maison du Blues, Dario Lombardo reconnects with a story that ties him closely to the French scene. bluesactu.com/en/dario-lom...

Eric Bibb in interview: “Understanding our past is how we build the future” In this exclusive interview, Eric Bibb discusses a foundational work conceived as much as a commitment as it is an album.

Eric Bibb in interview: “Understanding our past is how we build the future”

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Matt Pascale in interview: “Today we don’t live, we survive.” Still unknown just a few months ago, Matt Pascale surprised the blues scene with a remarkable album, simply titled Home, released on Dixiefrog.

Matt Pascale in interview: “Today we don’t live, we survive.”
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Toronzo Cannon interview: “Blues is the music of the people” A major figure of contemporary Chicago blues, Toronzo Cannon keeps following a singular path.

A major figure of contemporary Chicago blues, Toronzo Cannon keeps following a singular path. Read our interview.

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[Live Review] John Butler: an ocean of nuances at Le Transbordeur It had been 15 years since Lyon last welcomed John Butler, following a memorable concert back in 2010 during the John Butler Trio era.

It had been 15 years since Lyon last welcomed John Butler, following a memorable concert back in 2010 during the John Butler Trio era. LIVE REPORT !

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[Live report] Larkin Poe set La Sirène ablaze in La Rochelle The appearance of Larkin Poe and Son Little at La Sirène in La Rochelle had all the makings of an unmissable event for anyone following the evolution of contemporary blues. Blues Actu was there and he...

Larkin Poe set La Sirène ablaze in La Rochelle. Blues Actu was there and here is our report.

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Discover our review of "One Mississippi" by Eric Bibb Blues Actu listened to Eric Bibb’s new album, set for release in January 2026, just for you. Don’t wait to discover our review of One Mississippi along with the brand-new single Muddy Waters, released...

Blues Actu listened to Eric Bibb’s new album, set for release in January 2026, just for you. Don’t wait to discover our review of One Mississippi along with the brand-new single Muddy Waters, released today.
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Selwyn Birchwood in interview “We love playing, touring and sharing this music” Discover the exclusive interview with Selwyn Birchwood, the rising talent of modern blues. He talks about his new album and his European tour.

Florida-born guitarist, singer and songwriter Selwyn Birchwood has established himself as one of the most inspired voices in modern blues. An exclusive interview where he tells us about the arrival of a new album ...

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68th Grammys: spotlight on the blues categories The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, has finally revealed its nominees. Among the 95 categories this year, blues fans will be keep...

The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, has finally revealed its nominees. Among the 95 categories this year, blues fans will be keeping a close eye on four in particular — and Blues Actu takes a closer look.
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Bo Weavil interview: “The blues is a state of mind” With his eighth album Shadows, Bo Weavil invites us on a colorful journey where the blues blends with a palette of shades spanning rock, funk, and reggae.

With his eighth album Shadows, Bo Weavil invites us on a colorful journey where the blues blends with a palette of shades spanning rock, funk, and reggae.

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