The birthplace of the Blues — and much of American music — lies in Mississippi’s northwest corner.

Hurt was an unsung hero of both folk and blues music, with a distinctive self-taught three-finger picking style.

Dig deeper into the Delta blues with these documentaries about legendary musicians Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Howlin' ...

As I drive my rented Dodge Hornet south on Highway 61 across the flat Mississippi Delta, the region’s famous native son B.B. King croons “Why I Sing the Blues” on the radio. Music that sprung from ...

The 46th edition of the BMA honors — staged by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation — were held at the Renasant Convention Center in Downtown Memphis.

The owner of the space, Alexis Noble, said they extended the exhibit because it coincidentally has ties to the new ...

"Those three events put Mississippi music on the map for a much wider audience," Mugge said. The title of Mugge's new film is an intentional echo of its predecessor. "Even though it’s a very ...

It won’t take long for the Mississippi’s second Idol to play in South MS, just as Chapel Hart did after appearing on America’s Got Talent.

Country singer Zach Top has been dating model Amelia Taylor since November 2024. Here’s everything to know about Zach Top’s ...

acknowledging the melting pot of the Mississippi Delta. The movie doesn't include any Native American or Asian music but the soundtrack does feature takes on the traditional Irish folk songs Rocky ...

Sinners – which stars Michael B. Jordan and Buddy Guy – boasts a compelling score that pays tribute to the blues, with a ...

Solemn ceremonies to honor the military along with festivals, food and fun are on tap on the MS Gulf Coast this weekend. Here are some ideas.