The Best Music Of 2009 The Year In Blues, From KPLU KNKX Public Radio December 22, 2009 • This year, the 10 best blues albums feature many younger artists who play original music; their work is rooted in the blues but headed somewhere else. Some purists may be put off, but this is a fascinating moment, in which the music is evolving right in front of us. It's also a demonstration of how deeply blues has become embedded in our culture.
Concerts Joe Bonamassa In Concert XPN August 14, 2009 • Widely regarded as one of the best active guitarists in the world, Bonamassa has been playing electrifying blues music for more than two decades. With his latest release, The Ballad of John Henry, the 32-year-old combines incendiary guitar work with his most reflective lyrics to date. Hear Bonamassa perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia. Listen Now: Joe Bonamassa In Concert Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/111755521/111892729" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Cafe Joe Bonamassa's Blue Eyed Blues XPN October 21, 2009 • A former child prodigy, Bonamassa began playing guitar at age 7, and soon caught the attention of B.B. King. At 12, Bonamassa was opening shows for the blues icon and would later support the likes of Buddy Guy and Gregg Allman. In the decades since, Bonamassa has gained a reputation as one of his generation's great blues players. Hear him in a session on World Cafe. Joe Bonamassa's Blue Eyed Blues 20:43 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/114006597/113995510" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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