The music world was rocked early in the year by the news that Billy Bass, a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic, had ...

From the smoky bends of B.B. King to the fiery grit of modern players like Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, the magic of blues guitar tone lies in the marriage of touch and gear. Whether you’re chasing ...

Lee Allen Zeno, a legend with the guitar in his hands, has died. He was 71. Zeno, called “a master of zydeco and R&B bass” by ...

The octogenarian roots master and national treasure, Taj Mahal, is still going strong. He has a 22-date tour planned for the ...

Great guitar solos aren’t just about speed or flash—they’re about connection. By targeting chord tones, shaping phrases, and ...

Earlier this year, I read “Jazz in the Bittersweet Blues of Life,” a memoir co-written by legendary jazz musician Wynton ...

Eric Johnson is a musician with an insatiable curiosity, reveling in a seemingly never-ending quest for discovery and ...

The pop duo Jake & Shelby, along with country music singer Parker Hastings, partnered with the Tennessee Alliance for Kids to ...

Brett Milano, John Radanovich, John Wirt and Michael Allen Zell reviews from Jazz Fest Day 7, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Saturday ...

The venerable New Orleans blues guitarist and singer performed at the very first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, staged ...

With the U.S. celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026, here's a look at 15 people and institutions that shaped American music.