Pianist Meade ‘Lux’ Lewis’s 1928 blues number has a relentless rhythmic drive, overlaid with flourishes of virtuosity.

Eric Gales is a great example of a modern blues player who has assimilated funk, jazz, blues and heavy rock. Have a listen to Make It There , Sea Of Bad Blood and Swamp , and you’ll hear the ...

Also known as Double Trouble, Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton laid down an unfaltering groove for SRV’s 1983 debut ...

PLAY Episode Date: March 27, 2025 Rhythm and Blues wasn’t just a genre—it was a powerful force in the fight for civil rights. In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and ...

Explore the contributions of Black music icons who shaped the industry and American culture during Black Music Month.

The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival will bring musical talent from all over the globe — and from our own backyard — when it ...

The Briggs Farm Blues Festival is a summer tradition that gets bigger every year, and it kicks off on Thursday.

Free concert series will feature performers each week through Aug. 13 with a mix of rhythm & blues, rock, country, reggae, hip-hop and dance music ...

Eric Gales has a true gift for foregrounding rhythm in his playing, borrowing from elements of funk, jazz, blues and heavy rock. . | Credit: Steve Jennings/Getty Images ...