Blues Foundation

[1] On its formation, the foundation organized the annual W. C. Handy Awards to "give recognition of the finest in blues performances and recordings."The KBAs are awarded on the basis of merit, by a select panel of blues professionals, working to actively promote and document the music.[6] The foundation established the HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust) for blues musicians, and their families in financial need, due to a broad range of health concerns.[7] The HART Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care, as well as funeral expenses.[8] Barbara B. Newman succeeded Jay Sieleman, as president and chief executive officer of the Blues Foundation on October 1, 2015.
Nonprofit corporationMemphis, TennesseeW. C. HandyBlues Music AwardsBlues Hall of Fame MuseumInternational Blues ChallengeBlock MagazineDelta Cultural CenterGround Zero Blues ClubKentuckiana Blues SocietyNational Endowment for the HumanitiesKnuckleheads SaloonBlues Hall of FameBlues Music AwardBillboard