New to the blues? Here’s what you need to know to get you started. Blues music is a genre that grew out of the American dream. Its roots were firmly planted in the New World before it migrated to ...

Today we mark the birthdate of Robert Johnson - Father of the Delta Blues. His recordings of "Cross Road Blues," "Love in Vain," "Sweet Home Chicago" and others became blues blueprints influencing ...

The Acoustic Blues Guitar Method Complete by Lou Manzi is a compilation of the previously released Beginning Acoustic Blues Guitar Method, Intermediate Acoustic Blues Guitar Method, and Mastering ...

Howlin' Wolf’s 1962 self-titled sophomore album is the latest in his catalog to join Chess Records’ Acoustic Sounds Series.

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 ...

Blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis returns January 30, 2026 with Labor Of Love, his first all-original acoustic album. Lead single Hoodoo Woman premieres today.

If you've caught Keiji Haino live, you've likely seen the old master build a sturdy wall of sound and look pretty fucking amazing while doing it. The 50-something Japanese musician's a legend in the ...

Kansas City musician Danielle Nicole was a double winner at the 47th annual Blues Music Awards this month in Memphis. The ...