Usually, when we think of classic rock songs, we think of big electric guitars, thumping bass, a drum kit played by an octopus-armed wild man and enough pyrotechnics to light up the sky. But sometimes ...

“Classic Harmonica Blues,” out on May 21, features 20 tracks by the blues’ greatest harmonica players. Photo courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings In the early 20th-century, southern black ...

Pairing harmonica with guitar can unlock a richer, more soulful blues sound. From classic 12-bar shuffles to expressive bends, the combination offers endless creative possibilities. With the right ...

Joe Sakimoto studied harmonica with Hidero Satoh and had his first recital in Tokyo in 1967. He also studied with Helmuth Herold in Germany in 1970 and with Tomy Reilly in London in 1971. Joe Sakimoto ...