The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee takes us back to her roots – and pays homage to the guitar teacher who started it ...

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Angelique Francis has a message for those who contend that Ottawa Bluesfest abandoned its roots as a blues festival long ago: ...

New Orleans band Sally Baby's Silver Dollars started 2026 with a trip to NPR in Washington, D.C., to record a Tiny Desk concert. After starting out with weekly shows at BJ's Lounge and a word-of-mouth ...

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WMNF commemorated International Women’s Day with a special event at The Palladium featuring blues guitarist and scholar Sue Foley and a celebration of women’s lasting contributions to music.

All good rock and roll comes back to the guitar riff, but some of the greatest riffs of all time came to these artists purely ...

During a break from a Holiday Inn residency with a band in the early 1970s, Steve Kimock grabbed grub at a nearby greasy ...

We are looking back at the life and times of Keith Richards. Not only the legendary guitarist in The Rolling Stones but the archetypal rock star mould ...

Legendary musician Elton John, known for his impactful career and enduring hits, offers a powerful message: 'Live for each second without hesitation.' This philosophy, shaped by his journey from ...