We’re excited to announce a partnership with an undergraduate class offering at Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies this spring. DOCST 460S: “Multimedia Documentary” is a course taught by Christopher Sims.  Students will have access to MMRF archives but will also create original content for our website through video, still photography and audio fieldwork. Students […]

Listen: Reuben George Higgs (b.1930-d.2013) has been on our minds here at Music Maker this week. The multi-talented bluesman passed away on January 29th, and he leaves a warm legacy behind. One of his tracks, “Reuben,” was recorded for Music Maker in June 1998 and appeared on his album Tarboro Blues. The loud harmonica sections […]

MMRF is perhaps as known for its talented blues musicians as it is for its legendary photographs capturing the artists. The walls of the MMRF office in Hillsborough are lined with black and white snapshots from over the years—Boo Hanks holding his guitar, Precious Bryant smiling sweetly for the camera and so on. To continue […]

Bluesfest Byron Bay is bringing the  Music Maker Relief Foundation Blues Revue to Australia and the Northcote Social Club will host the players on March 27! Bluesfest Byron Bay is one of the premier venues worldwide. Artists making up the Revue will be Ironing Board Sam, Dr. Burt, Major Handy, and Pat Wilder, plus Ardie […]

Music Maker artist Chicago Bob Nelson passed away on January 16, 2013 at the age of 69. Music Maker staff, as well as all of his fans, are very saddened by the news of the passing of such an incredible and accomplished blues musician. Chicago Bob, born on July 4, 1944, entered a family with […]