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A History of the Blues Through Song is a powerful, immersive concert experience that traces the evolution of the blues from its earliest roots to its modern-day expressions. Through soulful vocals, expressive harmonica, and evocative storytelling, the performance guides audiences on a journey from the songs born of resilience, through the raw Delta blues, the electrifying Chicago sound, and the genre’s profound influence on soul, rock, and contemporary music.
Each song becomes a chapter in the evolution of a living history—illuminating the cultural landscapes, personal struggles, and creative breakthroughs that shaped the blues across generations. Audiences are invited not only to listen, but to feel the emotional heartbeat of the music: the longing, the hope, the grit, and the joy that have made the blues a universal language.
Blending performance with narrative insight, A History of the Blues Through Song celebrates the artists and styles that forged this transformative art form. It’s both an homage and a reminder that the blues is not just a genre—it’s a story of humanity, carried forward through every note.
WITH UK BLUES ARTIST KATIE BRADLEY (VOCALS AND HARMONICA)
FRANCESCO ERNESTO (PIANO AND VOCALS) KIEREN MENSAH ( VOCALS SLIDE AND ELECTRIC GUITARS)
A History of the Blues Through Song is a powerful, immersive concert experience that traces the evolution of the blues from its earliest roots to its modern-day expressions. Through soulful vocals, expressive harmonica, and evocative storytelling, the performance guides audiences on a journey from the songs born of resilience, through the raw Delta blues, the electrifying Chicago sound, and the genre’s profound influence on soul, rock, and contemporary music.
Each song becomes a chapter in the evolution of a living history—illuminating the cultural landscapes, personal struggles, and creative breakthroughs that shaped the blues across generations. Audiences are invited not only to listen, but to feel the emotional heartbeat of the music: the longing, the hope, the grit, and the joy that have made the blues a universal language.
Blending performance with narrative insight, A History of the Blues Through Song celebrates the artists and styles that forged this transformative art form. It’s both an homage and a reminder that the blues is not just a genre—it’s a story of humanity, carried forward through every note.
WITH UK BLUES ARTIST KATIE BRADLEY (VOCALS AND HARMONICA)
FRANCESCO ERNESTO (PIANO AND VOCALS) KIEREN MENSAH ( VOCALS SLIDE AND ELECTRIC GUITARS)