Blues is a musical tradition with deep roots in Black Southern American history, dating back to the 1860s. In contrast to country music, which the Grammys have only this year divided into categories ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Buddy Guy that hits you right in the gut—the way he bends a string, the way his voice trembles with heartbreak, the way he pours a lifetime of joy and sorrow ...

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The history of blues music is drenched in melancholy. Merriam-Webster tells us the first known use was in 1741, originating from “blue devils.” So it’s no surprise when some of the most gut-wrenching ...

Broke, broken hearted, or betrayed? Don't fret, there's a blues song for every hardship in life. But did you know that singing the blues is actually good for you? Earlier this year I caught legendary ...

The composer and musician Raphael Saadiq, nominated for best score and best song at the Oscars this year, talk to THR about collaborating for Ryan Coogler’s film. By Ethan Millman Music Editor “Who am ...

DC-newcomer Shari Puorto talks to WUSA9's Lorenzo Hall about being nominated for two Wammies. Advertisement. About Our Ads ...

The Delta stretches across northwestern Mississippi like a big fallen leaf, tucked between two rivers. It spans 220 miles north to south and, at its widest, 87 miles east to west. How can so many ...