“Poppa” John Gordy: "Father of Honkey Tonk Music"
“Poppa” John Gordy was a popular Dixieland jazz leader who recorded with Chet Atkins and even opened for Elvis Presley in Tupelo,...
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- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
The Pine Bluff Singing Center
Pine Bluff’s Singing Center serves as a reminder of both the legacy of resourcefulness and ingenuity of Pine Bluff residents and the rich...
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- Sep 7, 2022
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The Discovering Our Delta Celebration
Explore Pine Bluff's fast approaching "Discover Our Delta'' cultural tourism celebration is not one you want to miss as it will celebrate...
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- Aug 3, 2022
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Buddy Deane: Beloved Radio Host & TV Personality
Buddy Deane, a native of Pine Bluff, was one of the first radio hosts to understand the appeal of Rock n’ Roll in its infancy, the host...
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- Jun 29, 2022
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Barbara Hendricks: A Class Act
Barbara Hendricks is a world class opera singer from Arkansas who has garnered critical acclaim and performed in opera houses around the...
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- Jun 22, 2022
- 3 min
Morris Hayes: An Arkansas Musician with Range
Morris Hayes, an Arkansas musician who has worked with some of the world’s greatest musicians, including Prince, Elton John, Bono and the...
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- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
Ellis CeDell Davis: A Unique Talent
Ellis CeDell Davis was one of the most resilient and uniquely talented blues artists to ever hail from Arkansas. Image Credit:...
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- Jun 8, 2022
- 4 min
Bobby "El Charro Negro" Butler
Bobby "El Charro Negro" Butler was the first African American to become an award winning Tejano singer. Image Credit:...
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- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
Sippie Wallace: A Blues Legend
Sippie Wallace, an exceptional blues singer, musician, and Arkansas native, is celebrated among the earliest blues greats such as Bessie...
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- Jan 26, 2022
- 4 min
J. Mayo “Ink” Williams: Pioneering Blues Record Producer from Pine Bluff
J. Mayo “Ink” Williams not only goes down in the annals of history as a great professional athlete, but as a better blues and jazz record...
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Life and Music of Art Porter, Sr.
Art Porter, Sr. was a prodigy, virtuoso, and entertainer who performed for Arkansas governors, U.S. presidents, and heads of state.
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- Feb 27, 2021
- 3 min
Happy Birthday, Jimmy McKissic
Remarkable talent and brilliant showmanship catapulted this Pine Bluff native to status as one of Europe's most popular entertainers.
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- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
The UAPB Vesper Choir: A Pine Bluff Tradition
Though COVID-19 has cancelled the UAPB Vesper Choir's performance of The Messiah this year, it hasn’t cancelled the legacy of this ensemble.
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- Dec 9, 2020
- 3 min
Meet Charles Brown
You’ve heard his music in the soundtracks of some of this era’s most successful movies. Now it’s time to meet blues singer Charles Brown.
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- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Karen Wolfe, the Princess of Soul and Blues
What does it take to create a music legend? Just ask Karen Wolfe, the Princess of Soul and Blues.
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- Jul 29, 2020
- 2 min
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Brown
Bonnie Brown, a former Pine Bluff resident and a member of the chart-topping trio the Browns, would have celebrated her birthday this week.
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- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Blues History Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com
More than two dozen videos relating to famous blues musicians with Pine Bluff connections are now available on ExplorePineBluff.com.
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- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Tribute to Clark Terry
The month of June is African American Music Appreciation Month, which makes it a fine time to pay homage to Clark Terry, who would have been
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- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Byways to the Blues
The next time you merge onto I-530, take a moment to think about the miracle of modern transportation. Interstates. Expressways....
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