SONGS OF CONSCIENCE,SOUNDS OF FREEDOM Curated by the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles, the exhibit examines the role music has played in informing and inspiring social consciousness throughout American history. Charting a path from spirituals that were sung by enslaved people in America and the labor movement struggles that Woody Guthrie wrote about in songs…
AMERICAN BLUES SCENE Jose Ramirez Releases First Single On Delmark Label ‘Whatever She Wants’ American Blues Scene Staff “‘Whatever She Wants’ talks about an attraction so crazy that you’re willing to put everything on the line, no matter how dangerous. – Jose Ramirez At 33 years old, Jose Ramirez is Costa Rica’s premier blues artist and has…
Watch & Read: videos, photos, interviews, article. Delmark Records is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. It was founded by Robert G. Koester in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953, originally under the name “Delmar.” In 1958, Koester and the label relocated to Chicago with the label’s current name:…
92-year-old blues master JIMMY JOHNSON nominated in FOUR categories: for the LIVING BLUES AWARDS: the vote is open right here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBAwards2021 MALE BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR MOST OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN (guitar) BEST ALBUM OF 2020 BEST LIVE PERFORMER Also, Delmark artist JOHNNY IGUANA has been nominated for MOST OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN (keyboards). Congratulations Delmark Artists Jimmy…
We are so excited about the long awaited return of live music concerts and concert venues and music clubs back in action. Chicago has an amazing live music scene, and many Delmark Records artists are performing soon. Chicago and Chicago area music venues that feature blues and jazz like Kingston Mines, Rosa’s Lounge, Blue Chicago,…
Dave Specter’s 30 year musical journey on Delmark surrounded by a stellar list of featured artists including Otis Clay, Jimmy Johnson, Ronnie Earl, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Willie Kent, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack McDuff, Lynwood Slim, Sharon Lewis, Jesse Fortune, Barkin’ Bill Smith, Steve Freund, Floyd McDaniel, Tad Robinson, Lenny Lynn & more. Featuring both studio…
AVAILABLE NOW FOR DOWNLOAD RIGHT HERE…! ALSO STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS…! Jose Ramirez – “Whatever She Wants”, Delmark Digital Single 868 At 33 years old, blues artist Jose Ramirez blues has played with many of the biggest names in the blues industry, including Buddy Guy, Anson Funderburgh, Janiva Magness, Mark Hummel and Bryan Lee.Jose was…
On December 10th 2020 we were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield, Delmark Artist, rising star, and friend. We will always remember this warm human being and true artist. We commit to keep his memory alive. From Mojo’s producer, and longtime supporter Michael Freeman: On Behalf of the…
The week of his 106th birthday, Robert Jr. Lockwood’s first album as a leader “Steady Rollin’ Man” (1970) reached the 23rd position of the Airplay Direct radio charts. Don’t miss this historical album, now for the first time available for download and streaming in all platforms. SAMPLE & DOWNLOAD OR STREAM THIS HISTORICAL ALBUM, RIGHT…
The Holler may not be the most widely known blues publication, but it’s one of our faves! Jam packed with high quality blues journalism, photos, and reviews from this long running Colorado Blues Society magazine. Congrats on their 25th Anniversary! 2 new reviews of Delmark’s singles in their April/May 2021 issue. Be sure to check…