Selby Minner sang the blues, but friends, family and others recalled her warm, loving spirit. “She’s the way we would all like to be,” said filmmaker Shironbutterfly Ray, a close friend. “She was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Musicians, volunteers and other supporters are working to keep the blues playing Labor Day weekend in Rentiesville. Jayne Stiles, ...

Beloved blues musician Selby Minner, a celebrated figure in Oklahoma’s music scene, was found dead Monday at her home and music club in McIntosh County. Authorities say her brother has confessed to ...

Friends of blues musician Selby Minner are calling for changes to how mental health crises are handled after police say her brother—who struggled with mental illness—murdered her last week in ...

The Dust Till Dawn Blues Festival returns to Rentiesville this weekend for its 35th year, the first since the death of co-founder Selby Minner. Organizers say the three-day event will carry on her ...

Aug. 31—Expect a lot more local flavor at this year's Dusk-til-Dawn Blues Festival, organizer Selby Minner said. "Usually I have fewer bands and out-of-state headliners who don't know us," she said.

Q: Did you ever expect the festival to grow this big over 35 years? A: "Well, it's always been fairly large," said board member Jayne Styles. "It's been a real ...