Eighty-five years ago today, the blues rocker who has won multiple Grammy Awards and played with blues legends was born in Texas.

One of the biggest misconceptions about blues music is that the genre is all about doom and gloom. Naturally, many blues songs feature lyrics about being down in the dumps, love lost, and heartbreak.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When discussing the most influential blues musicians of all time, Howlin’ Wolf stands in a league of his ...

So on his most recent album, “Life is Just a Vapor,” he offers some sage advice: “Shoulda, woulda, coulda, I’ll do it someday ...

Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actor best known for her roles in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Wild At Heart ...

Blue Moon Marquee and Northern Cree have collaborated on a new album. They say the musical genres work together because they ...

Deep in the blues era of Chris Stapleton. Stumbling upon videos like this sometimes makes it hard to believe that talent like this was being showcased around Music City. Yet, Chris Stapleton would not ...

Looking at the rich musical taste of actor, comedian, and former Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, stretching from Otis Redding to classic garage rock and roll.

To truly appreciate the history of Asheville's role in the birth of country music, you must understand its roots.

New Orleans singer-songwriter Sabine McCalla releases her first full-length album, 'Don't Call Me Baby,' on Nov. 7. The record is rooted in New Orleans rhythm and blues but blended with a range of ...

The blues is ripe with legends and myths, not least the oft-touted claim that W.C. Handy was the father of the blues. But as Darryl. W. Bullock tells it, there is an important tract of blues history ...