Learn about Music Maker’s partner artists, mostly unknown musicians that have shaped American culture through their blues, gospel and folk music. The first episode of A Living Past, narrated by founder Timothy Duffy, dives into Music Maker’s beginnings, our early partner artists, and the very first album ever released by Music Maker. MusicMakerRelief · A […]

Ninth Wonder of the World of Music by Ironing Board Sam Ask Ironing Board Sam about how this rare demo was recorded back in 70s and he will explain to you that he hypnotized his bandmates to achieve the otherworldly rhythms and tempos that take place on this record. Bye Bye Blackbird exemplifies the psychedelic […]

Join us for a series of online artist talks with Music Maker Partner Artist Freeman Vines and voices from the field of contemporary art. **All talks take place at 6pm ET** Facebook LIVE YouTube LIVE October 22: Lonnie Holley was born on February 10, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama. His art and music is born out […]

Hallelujah Boogaloo by Drink Small The deep baritone of longtime Music Maker Partner Artist Drink Small (that’s his legal name, no lie!) embodies the blues. Mr. Small was born in Bishopville, SC in 1933 and now calls Greenville home. His storytelling style of acoustic Piedmont blues provides Mr. Small with a platform for humor. Also […]

Since 2009 Music Maker has been partnered with Lakota John through our Next Generation program. This program was founded on the belief that our rich musical traditions must be embraced by younger folks in order to live on. Lakota John has grabbed that torch and ran about as far as one could go with it. […]