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who's who and who's doing what?Diggin' the Blues
- country:Brazil
- region or city:Southern Brazil
- style(s):Blues
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- gender:male
- instrumentation:instrumental
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Salim and Mantovani - Diggin' the Blues (GRV discos)
Result of years of playing together and deep research, "Diggin' the Blues" is the debut album of the acoustic duo made up by Celso Salim (dobro, vocals) and Rodrigo Mantovani (upright bass, harmony vocals). It features interpretations of old Blues tunes by Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie McTell, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Blind Boy Fuller and a few original songs too. It also features special guest: Sérgio Duarte on harp.
The Duo is made up by two top Brazilian Blues players.
Celso Salim has 3 solo albums and during his career has opened for B.B. King, worked with Larry McCray, participated in concerts with Magic Slim and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and won the Independent Music Awards 2008 - Best Blues song "Big City Blues".
Rodrigo Mantovani recorded albums with Lynwood Slim, Igor Prado Band and Nuno Mindelis. He also played with Blues artists such as Rick Estrin, Mark Hummel, Steve Guyger, Deacon Jones, James Wheeler and Muddy Jr.
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