100 years ago, Mamie Smith recorded a seminal blues hit that gave voice to outrage at violence against Black Americans. By David Hajdu Mr. Hajdu is a cultural historian and music critic. On Aug. 10, ...

Past GRAMMY winner Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues". Past GRAMMY nominee Catherine Russell performs "Crazy Blues" in a tribute to recording executive, A&R man, and music publisher Ralph S.

Leslie Carswell Johnson, aka Lazy Lester, a phenomenally gifted blues artist who performed and recorded all around the U.S. but spent his later life in Northern California, reportedly died on Aug. 22 ...

Blues Traveler share with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb & Jenna Bush Hager a performance of their cover of “Crazy,” featuring Crystal Bowersox, from their new album “Travelers Blues.” John Popper, the group’s ...