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Blues Music Awards Performers to include Irma Thomas, Taj Mahal, Bettye LaVette, more

By Henry Freedland on 10:30 AM on March 26, 2009

It's not that common for one to present an award bearing their own name, but that's exactly what the legendary B.B. King will do May 7 in Memphis, Tenn. at the 30th annual Blues Music Awards, where one nominee will be handed the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award by the man himself.... read more

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Aretha, Wilco and one billion others headline Jazz Fest 2009

By Nick Marino on 12:24 PM on December 16, 2008

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, arguably the grandest of all American music fests, has just announced its staggering 2009 lineup. Let's get right to it, shall we?... read more

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Catching Up With... Irma Thomas

By Steve LaBate on 2:00 PM on August 22, 2008

For her latest album, Simply Grand, legendary New Orleans singer Irma Thomas gathered some of her favorite players for a series of grand-piano-and-vocals duets, occasionally enhanced by the presence of a full backing band and choir. Ivory-tickling heavyweights young... read more

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