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Buddy Guy Revives Blues at NPR with Oscar-Nominated Songs

3/1/2026

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Buddy Guy (blues legend) and Miles Caton (newcomer) performed at NPR's Tiny Desk concert, collaborating on two Oscar-nominated songs from the film Sinners: Travelin' and I Lied to You.
Guy had planned to retire from touring but now aims to elevate the blues.
The performance included classic blues tracks, highlighting Buddy Guy's emotive guitar work.
"Sinners" has won two Grammys and earned 16 Oscar nominations, signaling a blues resurgence.

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Buddy Guy (blues legend) and Miles Caton (newcomer) performed at NPR's Tiny Desk concert, collaborating on two Oscar-nominated songs from the film Sinners: Travelin' and I Lied to You.
Guy had planned to retire from touring but now aims to elevate the blues.
The performance included classic blues tracks, highlighting Buddy Guy's emotive guitar work.
"Sinners" has won two Grammys and earned 16 Oscar nominations, signaling a blues resurgence.