On Friday, February 26th, Blues Heaven Foundation, with the support of Chicago Musician/Educator Doktu Rhute (Doctor Root – http://www.doktulatrice.com/), completed another successful Blues History & Education program at Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School in Chicago.  The program included a history of the Blues, music presentation and harmonica instruction for the students.
Additional programs are currently underway. [...]

Marie Dixon, President of Blues Heaven Foundation, was featured this morning on Chicago’s WCIU.  She had an opportunity to discuss who recorded at the legendary Chess Studios at 2120 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, as well as some of the history of the Blues.  Check it out!
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http://www.wciu.com/youandme.php?section=home&assetID=10001307

North Shore musician Jim Peterik is among thousands of songwriters nationwide who stand to earn big paydays on songs they sold off decades ago.
The U.S. Copyright Law of 1976 (it took effect in 1978) allows artists to take back ownership of songs 35 years after selling the rights to publishers. Songs given up in 1978 can be reclaimed [...]