The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but not all the great songs were made by men. The women could rock, too.

For the newly Dylan-curious, Melbourne uber-fan Chris O’Connor’s 200-page cheat-note is a timely next step. “You don’t need a ...

Jools Holland and his beloved Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are coming to Leicester as part of their 2025 Autumn/Winter tour.

He has been dead for 72 years, but Hank Williams is still the biggest influence in country music. “Anybody who writes a personal song, in some ways, ...

Many of the most enduring songs were written by desperately poor people – especially in America’s Deep South. Blues musicians would often write their own material, as would gospel singers.

Being a huge Elvis fan himself ... think of things in his head to preoccupy himself. That's what this song is about. It's a ...

From Pete Seeger to Billie Holiday to Rage Against the Machine to Kendrick Lamar, musicians of all genres have spoken truth to power ...

Outlaw Blues,” “Three Angels” and “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” were personal favorites from Dylan’s monumental catalog.

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...

Jordan Smith of Harlan, Kentucky is the highest-selling artist to compete on "The Voice." His sixth album, "The People Hymnal ...

The Grammys are music's biggest night, both literally and figuratively. The ceremony, which takes place in LA on Sunday night, runs for a staggering eight hours, attracting the biggest stars in pop, ...

Beyoncé's latest record, Cowboy Carter, is a wildly ambitious attempt to contextualise and commemorate the black roots of country music. It's the sort of thing that delights Grammy voters, who ...