Rory Smith

Rory Block Debuts New “Power Women of the Blues” Album Series with Bessie Smith Tribute CD, A Woman’s Soul, Due July 6 from Stony Plain Records

Rory Block is quite impressive. Ignoring the fact that she is a white woman singing older-style blues in the 1990s, Block compares favorably to many of the top country-blues artists of the 1930s. Highlights of her very enjoyable set include Robert Johnson's "Terraplane Blues," a pair of Tommy Johnson classics and two songs recorded by Bessie Smith ("Do Your Duty" and "Weepin' Willow Blues"). Block's own originals (which have intelligent lyrics) sound more contemporary (with the influences of R&B, pop and gospel being felt), which alters the general mood of the release a bit. However, even with its brief playing time (38 minutes), her CD is highly recommended as a fine example of the work of this talented blues performer.

Rory Graham AKA Rag'n'Bone Man is British Neo-blues and soul singer who laid down his deep, powerful vocals over electronic backing with hip-hop-styled beats for a fresh, unique sound. "Human" is his debut album. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart on sales of 117,000, making it the fastest-selling debut album by a male artist during the 2010s. In 2016 Rag'N'Bone Man won the Brits Critics' Choice Awards 2017.

Rory Graham AKA Rag'n'Bone Man is British Neo-blues and soul singer who laid down his deep, powerful vocals over electronic backing with hip-hop-styled beats for a fresh, unique sound. "Human" is his debut album. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart on sales of 117,000, making it the fastest-selling debut album by a male artist during the 2010s. In 2016 Rag'N'Bone Man won the Brits Critics' Choice Awards 2017.

Rory Graham AKA Rag'n'Bone Man is British Neo-blues and soul singer who laid down his deep, powerful vocals over electronic backing with hip-hop-styled beats for a fresh, unique sound. "Human" is his debut album. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart on sales of 117,000, making it the fastest-selling debut album by a male artist during the 2010s. In 2016 Rag'N'Bone Man won the Brits Critics' Choice Awards 2017.

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