The blues genre has never been totally obsolete. However, in the ever-changing music industry, the genre has seemingly taken a back seat in favor of other types of music. It’s a shame, but it is ...

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The subgenre of contemporary blues is best defined as one that merges the traditions of blues music (which date back at least to the 1860s) with more modern musical aspects. The Grammy Awards ...

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 ...

Nominees for the blues world’s top honors have been announced. Presented by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, the Blues Music Awards “honor the past year’s exceptional achievements in blues music ...

This is a lesson in ‘modern blues’ – that may seem a little ambiguous at first glance, so to be more specific, I’m referring to the inclusion of unusual and non-pentatonic phrases alongside more ...

Some musicians wow an audience with jaw-dropping technique, loud beats or special effects. Others, like Bay Area locals HowellDevine, delight through an unassuming, sincere performance of ...

This article appears in our July/August issue. Subscribe here. St. Louis singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge has been traveling the country since he left his home in Central Illinois during his teen years ...

Eric Gales, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Ruthie Foster among the acts set to appear at the San Jose Fountain Blues and Brews Festival.

My BMA ballot was a source of fun and sweet frustration as I found myself consistently torn between some great artists and albums nominated in these categories. It's a feeling I imagine I'll ...

White male blues singers have left a mark on the music world, blending their unique experiences with the soulful essence of blues. Many music lovers wonder about the impact and contributions of these ...