Incorporating the Archive of African American Music, The European Blues Association (EBA) is a registered charity established as an educational organisation in the United Kingdom in 1999.
We promote performances of African American Music in its many forms and provide participative educational activities for young people and adults. The EBA encourages research into African American Music and its cultural heritage, and in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire, facilitates study and discussion of issues related to the development of Black Music and its relationships with pop music and culture.
If you have an interest in African American music please drop in and see us. Our Resource Activity Centre is located on the first floor of the Public Library in Brunswick Road, GL1 1HT in the historic city centre of Gloucester.
We are open from 11am to 4pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Our telephone number is 01452 503 775
Join The European Blues Association
Do you enjoy Blues, Jazz, Ragtime, Soul, Funk, R&B, Hip Hop or Rap? Do you want to learn to play or perform this music? Are you interested in the history of African American Music or how popular music developed?
Whether you are an enthusiast, a player, an artist or a researcher, by joining the EBA you can become engaged in many forms of activities promoting African American Music and help maintain this musical heritage for future generations to enjoy.
Becoming an Associate Member of the EBA will give you:
- access to the 'Members Only' area of the website for news of events, blogs, the forum, music-making lessons, podcasts, downloadable articles, newsletters and access to the digital archive
- use of the Archive of African American Music - a growing resource of international importance
- reduced rates at EBA events and performances
- the opportunity to engage in many aspects of the music itself
The European Blues Association is run by volunteers so your entire membership fee goes directly to supporting our activities.
EBA Annual Associate Membership
Only £30 per year
EBA Lifetime Associate Membership
Only £250 one time payment
