The history of blues music is drenched in melancholy. So it’s no surprise when some of the most gut-wrenching blues tunes ...

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.

Heel Sneakers', a blues song which changed rock forever and inspired covers by Elvis, Paul McCartney, and more.

The song marked the moment a legend went electric.

One iconic American highway inspired rock legend Bob Dylan's most celebrated album and remains the ultimate road trip for music history lovers.

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

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The singer-songwriter and producer has had one of the more distinguished and multifaceted careers in modern music. He talks ...

Ryan Coogler's latest film, "Sinners," a spicy cinematic gumbo of African American folk tale, painful racial history and vampire horror starring Michael B. Jordan, has bolted out of the box-office ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. A still from 'The Blues Society.' Mention the historic music festivals ...

“Sinners,” Ryan Coogler’s newest film, supposes that music has the power to conjure spirits past, present and evil. It’s a compelling hook, one that leads the story’s heroes, including Michael B.