Although the blues started as an African-American musical form and was once termed “race music,” Annika Chambers says her band members and listeners are a sign of how things have changed.
“Music is universal, so it brings us all together at some point, whether it is black or white. I play at a lot of shows and I get a mixed crowd at all of my shows.”
Annika Chambers and The Mighty Orq praise Houston's supportive blues community. It is made up of musicians, fans, radio program hosts and club owners who often open up their establishments for blues concerts.
“There is just a sense of community and camaraderie that is really wonderful, you know, and then you have venues in different parts of the city that are sort of hubs for the community and for the musicians.”
Both the Mighty Orq and Annika Chambers have recorded CDs that are helping to spread the news about Houston's rich blues heritage.
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