Memphis and Shelby County formally affirmed their “sister city” relationship with a longtime cultural ally, Porretta Terme, a village in Italy.

The event included a presentation on the history of protest music and a break-down of the symbolism in Kendrick Lamar’s ...

In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge discussed how love helped inspire ...

I remembered this experience vividly as I read Imani Perry’s new book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My ...

The bell that tolls for anyone, Metal Music has influenced more than just the music industry, It has fitted its claws deep ...

The Blues Trail was created nearly two decades ago with markers located at significant places that helped shape the genre.

If Friday or Saturday night finds you near a radio, do yourself a favor and turn the dial to 90.1. There you’ll hear the ...

On this episode of "Florida Matters," you’ll learn about The Chitlin Circuit, how it shaped the sound of jazz, blues, and ...

Considered to be the place you go to if you really value music and nightlife, Memphis’ musical joie de vivre radiates from ...

The story goes that the lyrics to “ Black and Blue ,” the jazz standard popularized by Louis Armstrong, were written at ...

a legendary musician who discovered the sweet spot between classic blues and sweet soul music. During their time together, Lonnie taught his son music and life lessons that have carried him ...