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A recent visit to Jackson, Mississippi, to participate in the dedication of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home as a National Monument was also an occasion to experience some other notable moments in the city’s history and culture.

At the June installment of the 2023 Pine Bluff Blues by Budweiser concert series, Kent Burnside, the oldest grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, made an appearance at RJs Sports Bar & Grill at 128 S. Main St.

The abusive guitarist who made Tina Turner a star also made her life agony. Decades later, he remained unrepentant

The year 1949 marked a significant turning point in the music industry, as it saw the rise of several influential artists and the emergence of various musical genres. From the golden era of jazz to the dawn of rock and roll, this era witnessed a plethora of iconic tracks that still resonate with music lovers

Robert Johnson, (born c. 1911, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, U.S.—died August 16, 1938, near Greenwood, Mississippi), American blues composer, guitarist, and singer whose eerie falsetto singing voice and masterful rhythmic slide guitar influenced both his contemporaries and many later blues and rock musicians. Johnson was the product of a confusing childhood, with three men serving as his father before he reached age seven. Little is known about his biological father (Noah Johnson, whom his mother...

The moon has long since stirred the imagination of poets, songwriters, and novelists. We might as well join them and sample the fruits of their labors. I will admit that growing up in the days of the space race, my imagination was also piqued, and I’ve never lost my love of exploring the heavens.

Im touring the Arkansas Delta with Jack Sundell, who operates two of Little Rocks best restaurants (Root Cafe and Mockingbird Bar & Tacos). Were racing to Cherry Street in downtown Helena so Jack can see Thomas Jacques of the Delta Cultural Center host the "King Biscuit Time" radio show live.

Steve Grills and the Roadmasters For Steve Grills, the Blues has been a life long journey. Growing up, he heard the music of Big Bill Broonzy, Leadbelly and Lightnin’ Hopkins from his father’s record collection. Through the Beatles, Steve discovered Chuck Berry and he hasn’t looked back since. He has searched out the roots of Rock and Roll, uncovering many great artists who have influenced and inspired him. Primarily among these are Robert Lockwood Jr., Earl Hooker, Freddie Kin...

Ellis CeDell Davis was born June 9, 1926, in Helena, Ark., to Johnny and Mary Davis. His mother was a cook and a faith healer, while his father ran a local juke joint.

Hawkins was born and raised in northwestern Arkansas and later relocated to Canada, where he continued to thrive as a legend of “rockabilly” music