Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito's career since the beginning and continue to define...

Khumariyaan, a renowned music band from Pakistan, is celebrated for blending traditional folk music with modern styles. The band's name, translating to "the state of intoxication from music," captures the essence of their music, mesmerizing and captivating listeners.

Prepare to be transported. Melodious Ceremonia, the visionary collaboration between award-winning solo artists Celloquacious (Keely Mackey-Gonzales) and Eli del Puerto (Elizabeth Marie Berry), are proud to announce the release of their debut duo album, Cosmic Task--a live-recorded sonic journey that merges meditative energy with electrifying improvisation.

The music of Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains' rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. This progressive string quartet features Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched...

Mark Hummel started playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. He is a road warrior--a true Blues Survivor. Along the way, he has crafted his own trademark harmonica sound: a subtle combination of tone, phrasing and attack combined with a...

Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring with and singing in his family band from age four, Luke took up the fiddle at seven. In the spring of 1999, Luke moved to Nashville to establish himself as a full time musician. He spent his...

Phil Leavitt and Joie Calio, the multi-instrumentalists behind 7Horse's self-described "postpunk dystopian blues," have been exploring unfenced territory together for 30 years. Kickstarting their partnership as members of dada -- the platinum-selling alt-rockers behind '90s hits like "Dizz Knee Land" -- they now pack a different punch with 7Horse, blurring...

"'Just play what you feel, be real about it, and enjoy yourself.' That's what Albert Collins taught me," says the award-winning guitar virtuoso and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya. The self-taught, left-handed Montoya mastered his craft under Collins' tutelage. Incorporating lessons learned from his mentors, the iconic Collins (for whom he...

After an impressive 2010s run of albums that earned him a devoted fanbase, accolades from outlets like The New York Times, Fresh Air, and Pitchfork, and a place in the upper echelon of modern Americana singer-songwriters, John Moreland has already taken two unexpected turns this decade, both of which highlight...