Blues music is a soulful genre. It has roots deeply embedded in the Black experience. Blues has long been a powerful expression of the struggles, joys and resilience of Black life in America.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. The way we listen to and understand music has continued to ...

Black musicians faced discrimination and segregation while touring, even as late as the 1950s and 1960s. Despite progress, Black artists still face challenges including subtle forms of racism.

Rosedale Beach Hotel & Resort was a famous establishment for Black artists and patrons that operated from the early 1900s to the 1970s. Founded by Black entrepreneur Jesse Vause and his wife, Geoffie, ...

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