Women’s History Month is a perfect time to shine a light on the female musicians who have contributed so much to American musical culture, so often without recognition. Those that did make it to the stage and staked a claim there are the names we remember, but so many more female blues musicians of the […]

Music Maker is always looking for new ways to give music fans access to our vast catalog. Our catalog features recordings of the many legendary artists we have worked with over the years. Their music is part of the fabric of our society and deserves to be heard. Being a small non-profit that also functions […]

Music Maker lost one of our dearest friends and supporters in February. Denise and I met John Creech when we first moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1988. We became fast friends, played a great deal of music together, and he introduced us both to Winston-Salem as only a true insider could. John was around in […]

Etta Baker’s style and grace on guitar is exemplified on Police Dog Blues. The melody bobs along like a leaf floating down the river and then progresses into the most delicate harmonics. The technical depth of her playing on this tune is incredible yet tasteful. This particular version of Police Dog Blues was never released […]

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