Living Blues

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Living Blues, the journal of the African-American blues tradition, is America's oldest and most authoritative blues periodical. Founded in Chicago in 1970, Living Blues has set the standard for blues history, culture, and journalism worldwide. From its first issue, which featured blues legend Howlin’ Wolf on the cover, Living Blues has provided researchers, scholars, and fans with insightful, in-depth stories on such legendary blues artists as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and John Lee Hooker. In addition, Living Blues has focused on true creative originals like Otha Turner, Chris Thomas King, and James “Super Chikan” Johnson, artists often overlooked by other blues press. They also feature current Blues News, a Southern Soul feature page, "Breaking Out" articles on up and coming artists, blues radio charts, and the most extensive CD and DVD review section in the industry. Living Blues is also the most comprehensive resource for often-overlooked obituaries ranging from the obscure to the well-known blues musicians everywhere.

Published bimonthly at the University of Mississippi since 1983, Living Blues is renowned for its detailed feature stories and exceptional photography. Contributors include the absolute best in blues journalism and scholarship, including Jim O'Neal (who co-founded Living Blues in 1970), David Evans, Samuel Charters, Paul Garon, Barry Lee Pearson, William Ferris, David Whiteis, Scott Barretta, and Roger Wood. In addition to our stories, Living Blues features rarely seen photographs from the University of Mississippi’s Blues Archive and from photographers like Bill Steber, James Fraher, Rick Olivier, Jack Vartoogian, and Ray Flerlage. Living Blues also publishes the Living Blues Directory, an annual industry guide of blues clubs, radio stations, societies, festivals, artists and agents – the only such source book for the industry.

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