https://slowblues.no/blog In-depth articles about blues history, essential albums, Scandinavian blues, and the music's journey from the Mississippi Delta to the rest of the world. Written with passion by Kjell Mersland. en post@slowblues.no (Kjell Mersland) post@slowblues.no (Kjell Mersland) © 2025–2026 SlowBlues.no. All rights reserved. Music Blues Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100 1440 https://slowblues.no/images/og-cover.jpg https://slowblues.no/blog 1200 630 https://slowblues.no/blog/weekly-blues-dispatch-week-09-2026 https://slowblues.no/blog/weekly-blues-dispatch-week-09-2026 Sun, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Kjell Mersland Weekly Dispatch The Blues Foundation just dropped the 2026 Blues Music Awards nominees – and it's a stacked field. Plus: we introduce BluesGig, our new all-in-one tool for Nordic blues clubs, Duke Robillard drops 'Blast Off!', and Oz & The Wizards' release concert is just two weeks away! buddy-guy,kenny-wayne-shepherd,walter-trout,joe-bonamassa,bobby-rush The Blues Foundation, Stony Plain Records, SlowBlues.no, Kristiansand Bluesklubb https://slowblues.no/blog/weekly-blues-dispatch-february-16-2026 https://slowblues.no/blog/weekly-blues-dispatch-february-16-2026 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Kjell Mersland Weekly Dispatch This week we celebrate the blues legends born in February – from Lonnie Johnson to Knut Reiersrud – hype the upcoming Oz & The Wizards release concert in Kristiansand, spotlight Duke Robillard's brand-new album, and make a heartfelt plea for your help with artist photos and information. Plus: have you tried our Blues Quiz yet? lonnie-johnson,knut-reiersrud,joanne-shaw-taylor,louise-hoffsten,joe-bonamassa SlowBlues.no Research, Kristiansand Bluesklubb, Stony Plain Records https://slowblues.no/blog/buddy-guys-last-grammy-february-2026 https://slowblues.no/blog/buddy-guys-last-grammy-february-2026 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Kjell Mersland News The 2026 Grammys gave Buddy Guy Best Traditional Blues Album for 'Ain't Done With The Blues.' At 89, this might be the final chapter – and it hit me harder than I expected. Plus: Big Blues Bender drops a monster lineup, Billy Branch proves Chicago harp is still king, and a Florida festival just booked the perfect blues weekend. buddy-guy,bobby-rush,kenny-wayne-shepherd,sue-foley,little-walter Grammy Awards 2026 Official Results, Alligator Records, Blues Foundation https://slowblues.no/blog/blues-february-2026 https://slowblues.no/blog/blues-february-2026 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Kjell Mersland News February 2026 is loaded with blues action: Joe Bonamassa drops a monumental B.B. King tribute, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials return with a Chicago slide masterpiece, Tinsley Ellis goes acoustic, and Kingfish launches his Hard Road Tour. joe-bonamassa,bb-king,christone-kingfish-ingram,buddy-guy Alligator Records, J&R Adventures, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Notodden Blues Festival https://slowblues.no/blog/women-who-shaped-the-blues https://slowblues.no/blog/women-who-shaped-the-blues Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Kjell Mersland Blues History From Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith to Koko Taylor and modern trailblazers – the often-overlooked story of women who were foundational to the blues. ma-rainey,bessie-smith,koko-taylor,etta-james,shemekia-copeland The Blues Foundation, Library of Congress, Angela Davis – 'Blues Legacies and Black Feminism' https://slowblues.no/blog/blues-in-scandinavia https://slowblues.no/blog/blues-in-scandinavia Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0100 Kjell Mersland Blues Culture The unlikely but passionate story of how Mississippi Delta blues took root in the cold Nordic countries and produced a vibrant blues scene. knut-reiersrud,vidar-busk,erja-lyytinen,amund-maarud,louise-hoffsten Notodden Blues Festival Archives, Norwegian Blues Union, Helsinki Blues Festival https://slowblues.no/blog/10-blues-albums-you-must-hear https://slowblues.no/blog/10-blues-albums-you-must-hear Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100 Kjell Mersland Essential Listening From Robert Johnson's haunting recordings to modern masterpieces – these are the essential blues albums that every music lover needs in their collection. robert-johnson,muddy-waters,bb-king,howlin-wolf,buddy-guy,albert-king,freddie-king,stevie-ray-vaughan,etta-james,joe-bonamassa Chess Records, Stax Records, Robert Palmer – 'Deep Blues', Elijah Wald – 'Escaping the Delta'