a national effort that introduces students to the history and cultural significance of blues music in America. The program aims to enrich students' understanding of blues music and its impact on ...

Some words may be mispronounced. The birthplace of the Blues — and much of American music — lies in Mississippi’s northwest corner. In this flat, green region known as the Delta, the Blues ...

Centuries before recorded music, sheet music and streaming services, there were "little squiggles" on pieces of parchment to guide a singer or choir. Known as medieval neumes, the squiggles ...

GRAFTON — Grafton is inviting people to kick back for a weekend of soul-stirring blues music during the 15th Annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at ...

Peoria will light up once again with the sounds of blues-rock legends as the Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival takes over the riverfront on Aug. 29-30. Soulful R&B artist Tommy Castro & The ...

The 46th Blues Music Awards were held in Memphis, Tennessee on May 8th. Mississippi artists Mr. Sipp, Eden Brent, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram won key awards. Awards were given for ...

LOUIS — Considering how aggressive the St. Louis Blues were in making moves in ... is unsigned by July 1 and becomes an RFA, an offer sheet is a possibility, but let’s keep the compensation ...

and music from the Blues Brothers. “The Blues Brothers weren’t just a SNL act or movie, they were real musicians, in awe of the legends who came before them,” said Luke Pisano in a statement.

Robert Johnson was an American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter born in 1911 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Music was his escape. And not just any music—Robert had a feel for the blues that ...

He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, named a USA Fellow by United States Artists, received multiple W.C. Handy and Blue Music Awards, and a lifetime achievement prize from the Mississippi ...

Quinn Bishop, owner of Houston's Cactus Music record store, says he has been hearing a lot of chatter about the film in his store. "It's Houston and blues is always a strong seller. But lots of ...

Harrell is rapidly establishing himself as a major new blues-music force. (Laura Carbone) As a baby, Harrell was nonverbal. He didn’t speak. He didn’t cry. He didn’t make the sounds that ...