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Vampires come to Clarksdale, Mississippi – the birthplace of the Blues – in director Ryan Coogler's most recent film, ...
The multi-talented creative breaks down the connection between music and the Black church, and his role in Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed horror flick.
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Spike Lee's favorite place to be, his happy place, even after all these years, behind or in front of a camera. And he has a ...
While much of 1965’s ‘Pastel Blues’ is sonically subdued ... it could bring the biggest sinners to their knees. A pulsing drum, rock-and-roll guitar, plinking piano, and rhythmic clapping ...
Dig deeper into the Delta blues with these documentaries about legendary musicians Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Howlin' ...
Ryan Coogler’s latest film, ‘’Sinners,’’ dominated the box office upon its official release on April 17. Already a ...
From references to the Chicago mob and the Pullman Company to a scene-stealing cameo by blues legend Buddy Guy, Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror film pays tribute to the Windy City.
Ryan Coogler’s box-office hit “Sinners” is steeped in ... tells how two different sets of white music fans tracked down nearly forgotten 1930s blues legends Skip James and Son House in ...
Sammie's character in Sinners is heavily inspired by legendary musician Robert Johnson, with both of them living lives that share many similarities.