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Blues is an African American culture and heritage and
it can definitely be played by any race,creed or gender.
GZ: How do you see the Blues among the young
in your country? Is it necessary to return to the
roots or are there other interests?
There are a lot of young and upcoming Blues musi-
cians who have a love and respect for the Blues.Even
though they are young they still have a healthy appeti-
te for the roots of the Blues.
GZ: Do you have any anecdote about a show or
an important artist you played with on any sta-
ge in the world?
One memorable moment was playing with Ron Wood
and Buddy Guy.
GZ: What's your opinion of the current Blues? Is
it faithful to the roots? Or do you think it's chan-
ging and it's okay?
There are a few rhythm and blues players left and
there is a thin line between evolution and extinction.
Every Blues Artist from the beginning who has a
signature, they have always listened to someone and
interpreted to make it their own.So Blues has been
evolving for decades, but sometimes it can go too far.
But I have faith the Blues itself for it will never die.
GZ: What do you remember of your visits to our
country Argentina?
The food, the weather and the
Carlos Johnson