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

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

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 ...

That's right, folks, half a century of nurturing Austin's vibrant live music scene and bringing the blues to the masses. To ...

He is best known for his book about the Rolling Stones. But he mostly wrote about blues artists, some of them famous (B.B.

Whether people buy into the Johnson story or not, visitors to Clarksdale may stand at the “Crossroads” sign where DeSoto Avenue and State Street intersect (Highways 49 and 61) and visit the town’s ...

Keeping up with the music festivals in Austin is dizzying, and 2025 will be no different. Here's a list to help you make it through the year.

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 ...

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

It wasn’t long before the music would take over – transforming the sandwich shop into what would become the most talked about ...

Lonnie Johnson’s ‘Blues & Ballads’ and Mississippi John Hurt’s ‘Today!’ are set to be reissued courtesy of Bluesville Records ...