In the mid-1800s, a German harmonica manufacturer named Hohner started exporting his product to North America. Being relatively inexpensive, relatively easy to play and extremely portable, the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The third annual John Coltrane Jazz and ...

When you think of the blues, you think about misfortune, betrayal and regret. You lose your job, you get the blues. Your mate falls out of love with you, you get the blues. Your dog dies, you get the ...

Blues and jazz continue to play a key role in the musical history of the Detroit area, even as other music takes over the mainstream scene. The downtown area's fabulous blues clubs bring the best of ...

This audio is no longer available. The Mississippi Blues Project, produced by WXPN in Philadelphia, is a yearlong endeavor that showcases the rich musical heritage of the Magnolia State. From R.L.

“The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn’t know how other people would take it.

Samantha Fish will headline the 2025 Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival on Aug. 16. The Grammy-nominated blues guitarist is one of five acts in the lineup announced Thursday. Admission is free for the ...