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Interview
GZ: What’s your opinion of the actual Blues?
Is it faithful to the roots? Or do you think it’s
changing and it’s ok?
The Blues is always going to be evolving and I
don't think that will change. It's sound, soul, and
feel is part of our everyday lives. It's used to evoke
emotions in movies, commercials, and TV shows.
It's in every part of our daily existence. I don't
think any art form can be regulated or contained
but we should always honor and celebrate its
origins.
GZ: Tell us about your last disc "Offerings"
I was about to turn 50 years old and I was trying
to decide how to make a statement about where I
had come from and where I was intending to be at
this landmark . I told my wife I had always wan-
ted to do a CD and she said there was no better
time than right now. So I prayed about it and felt
compelled to use all of the material that I had been
working on personally in my spare time. I then
asked my friends if they wanted to be a part of this
project I was thinking about. They all jumped on
board and here we are!
GZ: What is the future of Joseph Veloz? What do
you think is the future of Blues?
I want to continue to produce, arrange and per-
form the Blues music that I love. I don't think
anything else is ever going to replace the drive and
force I feel when I perform the Blues! I will do this
as long as I am able.
I feel the future of the Blues is in good hands
with artists like Eric Gales and Marquise Knox, to
name a couple. It's a great time to be a Blues lover.
Through the internet you can connect to Blues
from anywhere around the world.
Thank you for supporting the Blues and my CD,
“OFFERINGS”, glad you dig it!
Peace and God's Blessings
Joseph M Veloz