John Mayall, a towering figure in the world of blues, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his immense influence and ...

David Evans, an ethnomusicologist at the University of Memphis, explain some of the history behind blues music, especially the stripped-down, raw style of music called Delta blues. Mai Cramer ...

Mamie Smith made history in February 1920 when she ... He writes about blues and jazz for Universal Music. He also writes album sleeve notes for Verve Records. As a teenager, he saw BB King ...

The daughter of piano players, Houston’s "Swamp Boogie Queen" was drawn to the sounds of Little Richard and Fats Domino.

The St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame - presented by First Community - was established to celebrate the franchise's great history and honor the special individuals who have made significant ...

Jazz and blues are types of music that can trace their roots back to the early 20th Century, in the southern United States. Jazz was very popular as it was a fresh, new sound. Different styles of ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. A still from 'The Blues Society.' Mention the historic music festivals of the ...