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

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

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

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 ...

It was in 1948 that Holmes’ parents opened the café, now a monument to American roots music: the oldest, still-in-business juke joint in Mississippi. Timothy Ivy Guitars on display at the café.

For a vacation steeped in America's blues history and tradition, there may be no better place to visit than this iconic ...

Learn more about juke joints and legendary bluesmen Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Buddy Guy The post 10 Blues ...

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

The twins return to their hometown in Mississippi after a stint in the Chicago underworld amassing Italian wine, Irish beer, and lots of cash. Their goal is to open Club Juke, a spot for dancing, ...

Blues legend Bobby Rush and other Mississippi blues musicians performed at the RiverBeat Music Festival in Memphis. Rush, 91, energized the crowd with his harmonica playing and classic blues songs.

"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 ...

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