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Thomas Naïm – May This Be Love (Acoustic Guitar Takes on Jimi Hendrix)

French guitarist, composer, and producer Thomas Naïm is one of the most prominent musicians in his country. He was declared one of the top three French guitarists in the ‘Best of’ 2023, and 2024, by Jazz Magazine and Jazz News.

Naïm began his journey with music in his earlier years, at the age of 12. The initial influence that left an indelible mark on him was Rock, which explains why he chose the guitar among all the instruments. However, as time went on, as inquisitive and experimental as his approach to music in the past and present times, he found himself becoming interested in a multitude of musical styles. And as a consequence of his musical journey, he discovered his love for jazz.

Left-Handed Jazz Guitarists (& Blues)

Have you ever wondered whether left-handed people are smarter than right-handed ones? You might have even heard people say that left-handers are more creative, as most of them use their “right brain.” This might sound like a plausible explanation that makes you say “Yes” to the posed question. However, you would be wrong if your answer is a simple “Yes.” This argument might just be a myth.

The Best Blues Guitarists

Blues originated from the African-American tradition. This musical style embodies the hardships and experiences of African-American culture. Over the course of more than a century, many talented musicians have imbued blues with their own philosophy of life and music. In this article, we are going to take a look at the 25 best blues guitarists who shaped the blues music we experience today.