"Con Alma de Blues Magazine" Nº7 English Edition Con Alma de Blues Magazine Nº7 /English Edition | Page 25

Carlos Johnson (born January
17, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois,
United States) is an American
blues guitarist and singer.
He is left-handed, but plays a
right-handed instrument up-
side-down like players such
as Otis Rush, Albert King,
and JIMI HENDRIX. Johnson
is known for his aggressive
playing which has attracted
audiences in Chicago blue
scene since the 1970s. He has
played on recordings of nota-
ble musicians including Billy
Branch & The Sons of Blues
and Son Seals.
By Gustavo Pollo Zungri
Editor & Director
CADB Magazine
Translatión: Mabel Sosa
W
here did you love the Blues?
In Chicago
GZ: You express your blues with
so much depth and feeling. What does this
mean in your daily life mean?
Sometimes daily life can be stressful so when I
play I'm very passionate about the music which
also can be a stress relief.
GZ: Which was your best recording session
or the most enjoyable one? Do you have any
favorite blues song?
The most enjoyable recording session was the
Grammy nominated Living History CD
GZ: It is said that a soul without ego ... rises,
how do you manage to keep your humble-
ness in the presence of so much applause and
acclaim? It is hard to keep your feet on the
ground when you have been prodigy since
early age.
I don't know any other way to be because it's not
about me it's about the music.
GZ: Do you remember when the first time you
were playing for a stage? What did you buy
with that money?
Highschool, zero money , LOL