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In the 1970s, Leon Russell—a pioneer of the laid-back, bluesy style of music known as the Tulsa Sound—transformed a 1915 church into the Church Studio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Ahead of the star-packed gala, pundits say the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring political thriller "One Battle" is neck-and-neck with Michael B. Jordan's bluesy vampire horror "Sinners," while several acting prizes are similarly impossible to call.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

“Seeds” is a big, solid bluesy rocker that Nils Lofgren was born to play, with the kind of soul-shouting vocal style that Springsteen adores, and he always sings the hell out of this one.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

His guitar playing is bluesy and cool, his voice a lovable honk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The sight of herself trying to do something bluesy, something hep, fumbling the knife, too late anyway...She laughed till she coughed and Alice had to make them both a cup of settling tea.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison