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For over 35 years, CBA has put action behind our mission — supporting artists, educating students, and celebrating the music that connects us all.
Every April, Columbus blues musicians compete for the chance to represent the city on the national stage. Our local winners earn a trip to Memphis to compete at the International Blues Challenge — the premier blues competition in the world.
Learn MoreAwarded annually to a talented young musician pursuing higher education, the Play It Forward Scholarship helps the next generation take the next step toward their dreams. Applications open February 1st each year.
Learn MoreA curriculum-based program for musicians ages 14–20, the 614 Allstars coaches young artists on performing, recording, and the real business of being a professional musician. Past groups have competed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Learn MoreCBA brings the blues directly into Central Ohio classrooms, connecting students with the history, culture, and sound of America's original art form. We're building the next generation of blues fans one school at a time.
Learn MoreThere are many ways to support the blues community