Imani Perry finds room to improvise, to think on the page in what feels like real time. Her work walks a line between ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

The Cubs’ new Blues Alternate uniform, presented by Motorola Razr, celebrates both the team’s history and Chicago’s role in ...

There is a long list of things that the city of Chicago has become known for around the globe. Day games at Wrigley Field ...

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

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.

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 ...