But then I've barely listened to the blues before now. Sure, I can recognize the genre-its form is one of the most instantly ...

was known for his contributions as a country blues singer and guitarist. Born on July 3, 1892, in Teoc, Mississippi, and died ...

Lonnie Johnson’s ‘Blues & Ballads’ and Mississippi John Hurt’s ‘Today!’ are set to be reissued courtesy of Bluesville Records ...

We explore the origins of the legend of Robert Johnson, the man who sold his soul to the devil to become a Delta blues guitar ...

To drive tourism, Mississippi celebrated its musical heritage at the 2025 Rose Parade with an award-winning float, music and ...

GROSS: That's Mississippi Fred McDowell - one of the ... I mean, was that one of the first times that you met one of the blues musicians who you liked so much from record? B RAITT: Actually ...

The Mississippi Delta town is a music lover’s paradise. “Clarksdale is a wonderful place to visit for music fans, especially for fans of the blues and the genres that it gave birth to ...

Morgan Freeman celebrated New Year’s Eve at his Mississippi bar, Ground Zero Blues Club, with Al Green. The Oscar winner ...