Eric Clapton plays a hymn with Taj Mahal

The Blues began with the Spirituals.  Here we can see one of the British heroes of this rich genre playing a hymn.  Not only that but watch below to see Clapton with Taj Mahal, accompanied by a Jazz band.  Hope you agree that...

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Street Busker flies past Saturn

Blind Willie Johnson, an influential early blues singer was born just before the 20th century began.  His thirty recordings were cut in just three years. They display a powerful combination of ‘chest’ singing, ...

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