Blues is a musical tradition with deep roots in Black Southern American history, dating back to the 1860s. In contrast to country music, which the Grammys have only this year divided into categories ...

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 ...

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Born from the creativity of African Americans in the 1860s, blues was first captured on phonographs, field recordings, and low-quality 45s.

Morgan Freeman has one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood. Now, he is using it to help tell the story of one of America’s most foundational sounds. The 89-year-old Oscar-winning actor has ...

Jill Scott Releases First Album in Over a Decade on Her Own Terms From Philly poetry readings to Blues Babe Records, Jill Scott breaks down her journey to independence and her first album in over a ...