It sort of was, but he’s a purist. “I didn’t want to be mimicking Chicago blues musicians forever. My thinking was, ‘We’re ...

It made such a difference rubbing shoulders with guys like (blues harmonica player) Sugar Blue. Moving to Chicago made me a much better musician.” Not long after relocating to Chicago ...

(We) enjoy touching the people through the music,” said Baker Brooks. The 57-year-old singer-songwriter is the son of Lonnie Brooks, a legend of Chicago blues music who originally hailed from ...

2024 brought forth a wealth of Chicago music spanning all genres. As we look back, a few local projects stood out this year — ...

One organization is bringing people together to honor the city’s history of blues music. Chicago Blues Revival creates ways for young Chicagoans to become fans and players of their hometown music.

Award-winning, world-beloved Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band, The Chicago Way will celebrate the release of his ...

"There's no place like it," Charles said while calling from his Chicago home. "There's the music scene here and the city itself, and they're both wonderful. I learned so much about the blues since ...

This list from WBEZ and sister station Vocalo blurs lines and mixes genres, from hip-hop and R&B to indie rock, blues and jazz. 2024 brought forth a wealth of Chicago music spanning all genres.