(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Robert Johnson’s music that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Maybe it’s the rasp in his voice, the haunted slide of his guitar, or the way his lyrics ...

Today we mark the birthdate of Robert Johnson - Father of the Delta Blues. His recordings of "Cross Road Blues," "Love in Vain," "Sweet Home Chicago" and others became blues blueprints influencing ...

What happened to the profoundly influential blues musician Robert Johnson at a crossroads near Dockery Farms, Mississippi, when he was on his way to seek opportunity in Memphis? Blues legend has it ...

Because blues music is so old and dates back even before vinyl records and other recording means, there remains a significant amount of mystery regarding its early years. Born in the American South ...

Blues musician Robert Johnson was honored Sunday. A free public screening of "I Believe I'll Go Back Home: Robert Johnson's Copiah County Roots and Living Legacy" took place at the Two Mississippi ...

ALBUM RELEASE MARCH 1, 2011 TO BE SUPPORTED BY NATIONAL TOUR: “BLUES AT THE CROSSROADS: THE ROBERT JOHNSON CENTENNIAL CONCERTS" How do you throw a 100th birthday bash for the most influential bluesman ...

A scholarly work that required extensive research on the part of the author, Escaping the Delta makes an excellent reference. This isn't just some casual easy reading. Elijah Wald has included ...

The first published novel by Kalamu ya Salaam is cause for celebration. “Walkin’ Blues,” a speculative account of the life of Mississippi blues legend Robert Johnson — one of the most lauded and ...

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Collins Entertainment and Concord Originals are partnering on a biopic of Robert Johnson, the influential musician nicknamed the King of the Delta Blues. The project will mark the ...