As budget hearings continued Tuesday afternoon with the Development & Planning Committee, chairman Bruce Lockett could not get his meeting started without addressing the Delta Rhythm and Bayous' 2024 ...

A region of warm hospitality and deep spirituality that embodies the essence of the American South, the Mississippi Delta is ...

In the third episode of a six-part series presented by American Songwriter and Renasant Bank, Rivers of Rhythm takes a deep look at the popularity of blues music as we celebrate Black History Month.

JACKSON, Miss. — A small town in the Mississippi Delta that has ties to the civil rights movement will soon be home to the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. Project planners hope to finish ...

As the National Museum of African American Music opens its doors, journalists from the USA TODAY Network explore the stories, places and people who helped make music what it is today in our expansive ...

Fall is the ultimate season for a road trip. Crisp air, colorful foliage, and cozy vibes set the stage for scenic drives—and the right playlist can turn any journey into a soundtrack-worthy adventure.

Clarksdale, Miss. — “SOME call it boogie-woogie, some call it blues; I got my rhythm from a fox-trotting mule!” croons James “Super Chikan” Johnson as his golden retriever twirls between his stomping ...

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Delta Groove Music's chiefs Randy Chortkoff and Robert Fitzpartick are very proud to announce the upcoming release of a new live CD by the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue, featuring the Tommy Castro ...