Clarksdale was the place where blues legends like Sam Cooke, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters got their start, but its significance was mostly known to music lovers.

In his fifth feature film, this fascination shows up through music–– a key part of the “Sinners” plot and creation. Inspired by his late Uncle James, who loved Delta Blues music, Coogler ...

Starring frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan in a stunning dual role, the film plunges viewers into the Mississippi Delta of 1932, a world steeped in blues, oppressive Jim Crow laws, and ...

‘Sinners,’ a film by Ryan Coogler, blends Delta Blues, the Great Migration, and vampire lore in 1932 Clarksdale, exploring music’s mystical power.

After all, the seminal Blues tale is of legend Robert Johnson selling his soul to the devil at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 49 and 61 in the Delta to be able to play a guitar like no one else.

GREENVILLE, Miss. — I recently moved to the heart and soul of the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the blues. Signs of this rich music heritage are all around me in this part of the state ...

The movie "Sinners" showcases blues music from Chicago and Mississippi, linked by the Great Migration. Here's where to see blues in Chicago, as seen in "Sinners".

The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, is set in the Depression-era Mississippi Delta and features vampires. The soundtrack blends Delta blues with other musical influences, showcasing the genre's ...

Dig deeper into the Delta blues with these documentaries about legendary musicians Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Howlin' Wolf. 10 Blues Documentaries to Watch After 'Sinners' Skip to content ...

Since Sammie's character was inspired by Robert Johnson, Miles Caton's character in the film is very similar to that of a real-life musician. Like Johnson, Sammie is a young blues prodigy from ...

Blues music can't be explained in just a few words. It's a way of life and it comes from the heart. These 25 songs show the breadth and depth of the genre.