Acclaimed Canadian blues duo Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley have just released their highly anticipated new album, *Forever Blues*. This 11-track tribute pays respect to greats of the blues genre celebrating the timeless legacy of influential artists such as Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Arthur Crudup, Little Esther Phillips, and Charlie Rich.
Forever Blues is a testament to Braithwaite & Whiteley’s deep-rooted appreciation for blues history. The album features masterful renditions of classics that have shaped the genre, showcasing the duo’s ability to both honour the originals and inject their unique touch. Each track is a vivid reminder of the power and passion that defines the blues, reimagined through the sophisticated lens of one of Canada’s longest-standing blues acts.
"This album is a heartfelt tribute to the artists who paved the way for modern blues," said Diana Braithwaite. "We’ve poured our souls into these tracks, paying respect to their groundbreaking work while bringing our own voices to these classic songs."
Chris Whiteley added, “The blues has always been about storytelling and emotion. With Forever Blues*, we aim to capture the essence of these incredible artists and connect with listeners in the same way their music connected with us.”
The release of Forever Blues marks a significant moment in Braithwaite & Whiteley’s illustrious career, further solidifying their status as pivotal figures in the Canadian blues scene. Fans old and new will be treated to an album that not only celebrates the past but also revives and refreshes these blues classics for a new generation.

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1. Hoodoo Man Blues

2. You're the Boss

3. Mean Old Frisco

4. The Moon Is Rising

5. Trouble No More

9. Prettiest Train

6. No Headstone On My Grave

10. Somewhere Along the Line

8. Aged and Mellow

7. Don't Start Crying Now

11.They Raided the Joint

Singer/SongwriterDiana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley are a powerhouse duo whose music exudes the
9meless charm of blues and jazz while weaving in elements of folk, gospel, and roots music.
Their harmonious partnership on and off the stage as garnered them cri9cal acclaim and a
dedicated fan base across the globe.
Diana Braithwaite is an award winning interna9onally renowned blues and jazz vocalist and
writer who most recently won the 2018 Life Time Achievement Blues With A Feeling Award-
Canada’s Na9onal Maple Blues Awards.
Chris Whiteley was born in Kansas and came to Canada as a youth where he came to be one of
the top musicians in the country. A mul9-instrumentalist and nine-9me Maple Blues Award
Winner for Best Horn Player of the Year, Whiteley is also a recipient of Jazz Report Magazine’s
Album of the Year Award.
Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley have been recognized with numerous awards and
nomina9ons throughout their illustrious careers.
Their crowd-pleasing shows range from entertaining acous9c blues duo concerts with country
blues, originals, folk blues and delta blues with slide guitar.
Well known and loved blues classics, to up-tempo blues rocking band shows with 12 bar
danceable blues, featuring electric guitar, with the addi9on of bass, drums and piano.

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