In 'Blue,' Lyric Opera's small, powerful cast tells painful story of a teen's death at police hands
A five-year-old opera, “Blue,” tackles this tragedy head-on with a simple yet weighty story about a Black couple in Harlem ...
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The Unlikely Blues Origin of The Rolling Stones and the Stroke of Luck That Inspired Their Name
The Rolling Stones name was not chosen, crafter, or planned, instead, it hit Brian Jones in a moment of panic.
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Chicago Theater legend Jackie Taylor highlights ‘Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People’
This show includes music which performers like Elvis sang but was first actually performed and written by African Americans ...
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John Mayall, Pioneer of British Blues and Mentor to Legends, Dies at 90
John Mayall, a towering figure in the world of blues, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his immense influence and prolific output, Mayall was instrumental in shaping the British blues scene.
Albums that changed the life of John Lodge of The Moody Blues
Into his 80s, John Lodge tours the world as a champion of iconic British prog rock institution, The Moody Blues. Here are the ...
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 17-23
Keyboardist Ben Wilson of Blues Traveler is 57. Actor David Ramsey (“Arrow ... Actor Marisa Ryan (“New York Undercover”) is 50. Country singer Dierks Bentley is 49. Actor Joshua Gomez (“Chuck”) is 49.