Enslaved people would sing work songs while working the plantations and religious spirituals in church. Combined with the African rhythms, these musical styles were the foundation of blues. The Delta ...

Mississippi and Mid-South artists Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Eden Brent were among the winners at the annual Blues Music Awards on May 7. The 47th edition of the BMA honors — presented by the ...

From smoky clubs to sold-out arenas, Black women have been the heartbeat of jazz and blues for over a century. Today’s artists are blending tradition with bold new sounds, keeping the genres alive and ...