Here is how Mississippi is keeping its musical heritage alive
Two of Mississippi’s HBCUs and a promotional group have led recent efforts to keep the state’s musical heritage atop the ...
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Preserving Music History: UM Blues Archive Celebrates 40 Years
Greg Johnson, head of special collections and professor in the UM Libraries, places a record on the Blues Archive’s antique ...
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SONG PREMIERE: GA-20 Offer Hard-driving Slide Guitar-soaked Interpretation of Elmore James’ “Stranger Blues”
GA-20 has been at the forefront of traditional blues revival. The dynamic throwback trio have long been disciples of the ...
Mississippi has rich Black history. See Civil Rights sites, where blues music was born
Mississippi is steeped in Black history and culture, from Civil Rights sites that spurred national change to the delta -the birthplace of the blues.
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Here is how Mississippi is keeping its musical heritage alive
“More than 100 years ago, the blues was born in Mississippi ... heritage and ongoing influence of Mississippi, the Birthplace of America’s Music,” said VisitMississippi.org, an event ...
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Mississippi Blues Marathon celebrates B.B. King, Medgar Evers
THE 2025 MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON IS GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER YEAR..... THE MARATHON CELEBRATES THE STATE'S RICH MUSIC HERITAGE WHILE PROMOTING FITNESS AND GOOD HEALTH..... THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM ...
See the Mississippi barbecue restaurant Southern Living named one of best in US
Whether you want pork, chicken, ribs, brisket or beef, this Mississippi barbecue joint - named one of the best by Southern ...
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Mississippi has rich Black history. See Civil Rights sites, where blues music was born
The Mississippi Delta is known as the birthplace of the blues. Editor's note: This story has been updated to add information about Greenwood Cemetery. Black History Month is a time to celebrate ...
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The Most Underrated Road Trip for Music Lovers Has Stops at Dollywood, Graceland, and Ground Zero Blues Club
Hertz added that the Sounds of the South trip stops at some truly standout music locations, including Dollywood and Graceland ...
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SONG PREMIERE: Afton Wolfe Lays Vibrant & Heavey Folk Foundation With “Last King of the Blues”
We've sung the praises of troubadour Afton Wolfe numerous times in Glide, and his talent and songwriting mission have ...
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Mississippi to honor its musical heritage with Musicians Month
Visit Mississippi has announced the inaugural Mississippi Musicians Month for March 2025, honoring the state’s rich musical heritage and legendary musicians such as Charley Patton, Son ...