Ella Fitzgerald. Billie Holiday. Beyoncé. When most people think of historic Black female recording artists, these and other iconic singers likely come to mind. But according to music historians, it's ...

May 30—McINTOSH, Minn. — Little Bobby's Bar and Grill will host the "Women of the Blues Festival 2024" on Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 1, in McIntosh. The free event, featuring the Laurie Morvan ...

"We're not famous like Britney Spears, but we are well-known in the blues world, and it's been a dream come true." So says Ann Rabson, one of three distinct voices and personalities who make up the ...

CARRBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- There are many fabulous artist who have found success but started their career right here in North Carolina. One of those people is Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten. A legendary blues ...

It is time for the 3rd National Women in Blues Festival in Wilmington North Carolina this September 26th and 27th 2008. Still leveling the playing field for the women of and bringing in another great ...

Memphis and Mid-South artists are among those vying for honors at the 44th annual Blues Music Awards in May. Presented by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, the BMAs recognize the best in blues music ...

Here are 16 great Delta blues artists. All are Black. Fifteen are men.

"Saucy, take-no-guff blues with contagious roadhouse rhythms and enough brass to stock a knuckle factory." - People Magazine Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women will celebrate the release of the ...

The Lebanon Optimist Club’s two-day Blues Music Festival is set for Friday and Saturday. The free festival runs from 5-11 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Along with musicians, the ...

Bessie Smith's songs are tales of liberated women who are not afraid to speak openly about what they want, what they need and what they are tired of. How Bessie Smith Influenced A Century Of Popular ...

Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women will perform in Tucson for the last time Tuesday. The Virginia-based trio — Ann Rabson, Andra Faye and Gaye Adegbalola — is calling it a day after 25 years. Why? It's ...