Syracuse, N.Y. — Cold, dark nights are no surprise for winter in Central New York. When that icy wind comes hurtling downtown, it can feel like Syracuse is truly on the edge of the world. It was ...

Ana Popovic certainly wants the world to appreciate her hot guitar skills and soulful blues-rock chops. But she wants to make people dance as well — part of the mission behind her upcoming 10th studio ...

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.

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(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 ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) With a career spanning over seven decades, Bobby Rush stands as one of the most resilient and influential figures in American music. A master of blending blues, soul, and funk with ...