“Ridin” by Eric Bibb, when the blues returns to its African roots

The Cultural Rendez-vous with Eric Bibb, one of the masters of acoustic blues. For his new album titled Ridinwhich is scheduled for release today, this African-American guitarist and singer – based in Stockholm, Sweden – is surrounded by guests such as Taj Mahal, Amar Sundy and Habib Koité.


Eric Bibb.

Eric Bibb will be the star of a show entitled “From Mali to Mississippi” on April 23 at the Philharmonie de Paris, then on tour in Ireland and Great Britain in May.

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