Tag: Country Blues
Arthur Blind Blake – King of Ragtime Guitar
Blind Blake, often hailed as the “King of Ragtime Guitar,” remains one of the most significant yet enigmatic figures of early American blues and ragtime music. His innovative guitar techniques, dazzling fingerpicking, and ability to blend humour with poignant storytelling set him apart as a true pioneer. While much about his life remains shrouded in … Continue reading “Arthur Blind Blake – King of Ragtime Guitar”
‘You Got To Move’ A Reflection upon Rev. Gary Davis by Jonathan Oldstyle
You like the blues. That’s why you’re here, reading about Reverend Gary Davis. Maybe you like jazz as well, maybe classical music. If you want to read about someone who played jazz like Davis played the blues, you might be reading about Art Tatum. Classical, it would be Frederick Chopin. These are guys who challenged … Continue reading “‘You Got To Move’ A Reflection upon Rev. Gary Davis by Jonathan Oldstyle”