Blues, Buddy Guy, And...

If you've read my writing or listened to interviews I've given you may know I'm a serious life-long fan of history -and blues music. Because I care about people and particularly minority people and their plight as well as music I sometimes come across amazing online stuff I think worth sharing.

Today looking for a Buddy Guy quote I happened on an important article and organization I had been unaware of:

https://www.aaihs.org/the-historical-roots-of-blues-music/

https://www.aaihs.org

Two quotes attributed to Buddy, brilliantly gifted iconic Chicago bluesman:

"Blues is the music of the underdog, it gives a voice to the voiceless."

"Blues and Black spiritual music, those are the roots, many people will not agree with me, but I learned from people who are no longer with us and I know it is a message from a long time ago."

Lastly, here's an interview where he makes clear statements about the element of spirituality re. blues music as well as his own life:

https://www.jazzweekly.com/2014/10/buddy-guy-and-the-real-boss-of-the-blues/

As always, thanks for stopping by! -Glenn