Mississippi is considered the birthplace of blues music. The Delta region is sprinkled with landmarks dedicated to the ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with Visit Mississippi announced the inaugural Mississippi Musicians Month this March 2025. The statewide celebration will honor the rich musical heritage of ...

"Like the Mississippi River it rolls on and on ... who has played bass for numerous famous blues musicians, from Willie King to Charlie Musselwhite. I tell him about my trip and he asks if ...

A new Mississippi Blues Trail Marker is honoring a local blues legend.Visit Mississippi held a ceremony unveiling the marker ...

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights foundational blues artist and slide-guitar innovator, Son House.

CLARKSDALE - Delta residents have an opportunity to see a well-known blues-rock artist, who will be part of a celebration for ...

As the flood waters rose, many blues artists were inspired to write songs about the disaster and describe the experience of being in a flood. The Mississippi Delta is famous for more than floods ...

The Mississippi Delta gave birth to a blues ... As the musical form began to evolve, Delta blues artists often worked solo, accompanying themselves on guitar or harmonica. Bottleneck and slide ...