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.

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 ...

Venues or artists who would like their performances included should email Shannon Heupel at sheupel@gannett.com with "Live ...

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

Exploring the earliest origins of the blues, going back to its very first recordings, which emerged from the American South during the early 20th century.

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

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