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Suddenly, the bluesman can play the guitar better than ever.—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026 Premiering in competition at the Berlinale, this minor-key docudrama chronicles the slow and steady fall — or more like the soft landing — of real-life 80-year-old Viennese bluesman Alois Koch, a.k.a.—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026 His portrayal of the world-weary Mississippi bluesman Delta Slim was central to the movie’s exploration of life in the Jim Crow South and included a powerful monologue that told the story of the lynching of a fellow musician.—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Ryan explained his [bluesman] uncle to me.—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bluesman