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.

We begin our Memorial Day special with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler about his latest film Sinners, which is set to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year. Starring Michael B. Jordan, the ...

The blues have taken a backseat in modern music; however, these three musicians and their killer tunes might disagree.

Venues or artists who would like their performances included should email Shannon Heupel at sheupel@gannett.com with "Live Music" in subject. Please include artist or band name, venue name and ...

Morgan Freeman wants to immerse Bay Area music fans in the sounds of his home state of Mississippi. The actor, who turns 88 ...

Brother of acclaimed guitarist Syl Johnson, the late Jimmy Johnson was a singular player who was a mainstay of his city's ...

1966’s Today! is a straightforward album—just Mississippi John Hurt, his voice, and his guitar playing gentle folk-blues. This reissue stands out thanks to its quiet noise floor, allowing the music to ...

Max Impact, stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S.

The movie Sinners takes place in Clarksdale, Miss., but its residents can't watch it without leaving town. Now the movie is ...