(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about the roots of blues music—the raw honesty, the pain wrapped in poetry, the joy carved out of hardship—I think of Ma Rainey. Her voice was more than a sound; it was ...

On a Friday night in late September, Judith Owen revealed her new self at Preservation Hall. Following the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s regularly scheduled sets, the pianist and singer took over the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As the undisputed “Empress of the Blues,” Bessie Smith’s voice is a cornerstone of American music history. Her raw emotion, unwavering strength, and uncompromising style helped shape ...

“Blues Is a Woman” concert and storytelling brings powerful musical history to Sebastiani Theatre What: “Blues is a Woman” When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Where: Sebastiani Theatre, 476 First St., Sonoma ...

Mara Kaye sings blues songs that empower. Acclaimed for celebrating vintage jazz and blues, Brooklyn-born Mara Kaye has been praised as “one of New York’s great gifts to the world.” Looking forward to ...

McINTOSH, Minn. – Little Bobby’s Bar and Grill will host the “Women of the Blues Festival 2024” on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1, in McIntosh. The free event, featuring the Laurie Morvan Band, ...

CARRBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- There are many fabulous artist who have found success but started their career right here in North Carolina. One of those people is Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten. A legendary blues ...

Muldaur's new double CD, His Last Letter, traces the musical influences of his life, and is arranged for, and performed with, Dutch chamber musicians. Originally broadcast December 2009. This is FRESH ...

Ruth Wyand has played the blues for decades. And Jean Antolini has been making movies for the past few years. Now Wyand, who grew up in Atlantic City, and Antolini, of Ventnor, have worked together - ...